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There needs to be EU-wide discussions on the most effective measures to tackle the issue of vacant homes and dereliction, according to Rory Hearne, the Social Democrats’ European Election candidate in Midlands-North-West. Mr Hearne, a prominent housing campaigner, author and academic, made his comments after viewing derelict buildings in Leixlip, Co Kildare, with Cllr Nuala […]

Failed Government housing policy is having a major impact on the physical and mental health of families, according to Rory Hearne, the Social Democrats’ Midlands-North-West candidate in the European Elections. Mr Hearne, who is a housing campaigner, author and lecturer, said: “Today’s ESRI report lays bare the human cost of the housing crisis. The study […]

The Social Democrats today launched their campaigns for next month’s Local and European Elections. For the first time, the party will be running candidates in all three constituencies for the European Elections – Sinéad Gibney (Dublin), Rory Hearne (Midlands-North-West) and Susan Doyle (Ireland South). The Social Democrats are also contesting the Limerick Mayoral election with […]

Rory Hearne, the Social Democrats’ European Elections candidate for Midlands-North-West, outlined how the housing crisis is impacting County Kildare at a public meeting last night. Mr Hearne made his comments during a discussion on housing solutions, which he hosted in Maynooth. It was also attended by Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns, Kildare North TD, Catherine […]