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The Government must listen to experts and the will of the Irish people when it comes to Irish neutrality, instead of pressing on with legislation which erodes our commitment to peace, according to Social Democrats defence spokesperson Sinéad Gibney TD. Deputy Gibney said: “A letter signed by over 400 academics and university workers has made […]

The findings of a new study on the minimum wage must inform Government employment policy and tip the balance in favour of low-paid workers, according to Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney, who is the party’s spokesperson on enterprise and employment, said: “It is very significant that a study from the Economic and Social […]

There must be urgent action from the Government to tackle the addictive nature of AI-boosted social media algorithms and the harm they cause, according to Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney, who sits on the Oireachtas AI Committee, said: “A seismic court ruling in the United States has found Meta and Google deliberately designed […]

It’s time that the Government introduced a real, enforceable right to remote working, according to Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney, who is the party’s spokesperson on employment, said: “Allowing staff to work from home, where possible, has been recommended by both the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the International Energy Agency […]

The Social Democrats have officially launched Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich’s campaign for the forthcoming Galway West by-election. The launch, which took place in the Harbour Hotel in Galway on Saturday, was attended by Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan TD, Sinéad Gibney TD, and Senator Patricia Stephenson, who is the party’s director of elections for Galway […]

Our national broadcaster must stand up and lead the way by not broadcasting fixtures against Israel which are due to take place this year, according to Social Democrats sports spokesperson Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney said: “I’ve written to RTÉ to ask that the planned Irish National Men’s Team fixtures in the Nations League versus Israel […]

The government’s new maritime security plan, which will be announced this week, must not erode Ireland’s commitment to neutrality, according to Social Democrats defence spokesperson Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney said: “Under successive Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil governments, investment in our defence forces was allowed to decline to dangerous levels – resulting in a recruitment […]

UEFA must read the room and ban Israel from taking part in its competitions, according to Social Democrats sports spokesperson Sinéad Gibney and foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Deputy Gibney said: “Our national team players, elite athletes at the pinnacle of their career, have been put in a very difficult position after they were drawn […]

Quality and value for money public are at the heart of a bill on public procurement, which Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney will bring for debate at second stage in the Dáil tomorrow (Thursday, February 12). Commenting on the Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021, which was originally introduced by […]

Plans for a new phase of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme, while welcome, have been undermined by the government’s shoddy treatment of existing recipients, according to Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney. Deputy Gibney, who is the party’s arts spokesperson, said: “The government’s handling of this issue has been shambolic, with artists participating in […]