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Meet Ellen I’m Ellen Murphy, the Social Democrats General Election candidate for Dublin West. I grew up in Dublin 15 and have lived here most of my life. I have dedicated my entire adult life to activism serving as a Trade Union organiser and as a national campaign member for Together for Yes. Dublin West […]

Meet Eoin I’m Eoin Hayes, the Social Democrats General Election candidate for Dublin Bay South and Councillor for Kimmage-Rathmines. I’m a lifelong renter and aspiring homeowner. I know the housing crisis personally and its devastating effect on families and young people across the city, which is one of the central reasons why I am standing […]

Meet Liam I’m Liam Quaide, the Social Democrats General Election candidate for Cork East and Councillor for Midleton on the Cork County Council. I am a clinical psychologist who has worked for many years with Community Adult Mental Health teams, and more recently in hospital outpatient services. I was drawn to politics by the urgency […]

Meet Hilary I’m Hilary Tonge, the Social Democrats General Election candidate for Clare. I live in Ennis, and I’m so excited to be the Social Democrats candidate in the upcoming general election. I work for Women’s Collective Ireland, Clare, and I am the founder of Mná ag Gáire Women’s Hub.. I am also a co-founder […]

Meet Jen I’m Jen Cummins, the Social Democrats General Election candidate for Dublin South-Central and Councillor for Dublin South West Inner City. I have lived in the Liberties for over 20 years with my husband and four children. My parents come from Clogher Road and McMahon Street. I cherish our community deeply and feel privileged […]

Meet Ronan I’m Ronan Moore, the Social Democrats General Election candidate for Meath West and Councillor for Trim on the Meath County Council. My wife and I grew up in Meath. I’m a father of three children, and I believe in an Ireland where all children can have a home, can realise their full potential, […]