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The Taoiseach must listen to his backbenchers and abandon plans to scrap the Triple Lock, a move which would gravely undermine our neutrality, according to Social Democrats defence spokesperson Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney said: “It’s clear that it remains the view of many Fianna Fáil TDs that retaining the Triple Lock is imperative to protecting […]

Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson will introduce a Bill today to give greater powers to prevent munitions being flown through Shannon Airport and Irish airspace, along with a suite of other measures which will seek to prevent ICE deportation flights stopping in Ireland. Senator Stephenson said: “This Bill seeks to uphold Irish neutrality, […]

Maintaining Ireland’s neutrality, improving pay and conditions for serving personnel, and enhancing supports for veterans are among the key areas prioritised in the Social Democrats’ Defence and Security policy, which was published today. The policy was launched in Newbridge by Cllr Chris Pender, the party’s Kildare South candidate, and justice spokesperson Catherine Murphy. In government, […]

The Social Democrats today announced plans for a €10 million fund to bring Palestinian children to Ireland for education, cultural exchanges and medical treatment. The proposal is contained in the party’s ‘Positive Neutrality’ policy document, which was launched by foreign affairs spokesperson Gary Gannon, and Patricia Stephenson, the Soc Dems’ general election candidate in Carlow-Kilkenny. […]