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Government must address exclusion of Gaeltacht areas from revised National Development Plan

Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide has criticised the Government’s lack of support for Gaeltacht areas in the updated National Development Plan. Deputy Quaide, who is the party’s spokesperson on the Gaeltacht, said: “The government’s updated National Development Plan includes funding for housing, energy, water and transport projects between 2026 and 2030, but fails to set […]

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Tusla cannot continue to operate in crisis mode

Tusla urgently needs an independent capacity review and a full workforce planning assessment, according to Social Democrats’ children and equality spokesperson Aidan Farrelly. In response to a Freedom of Information release of an internal Tusla report – indicating that thousands of days have been missed by care staff due to violent incidents and illness – […]

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New Garda Commissioner faces an immense challenge

Government pledge to add 5,000 new gardaí over the next five years is little more than a pipe dream It is crucial that the new Garda Commissioner approaches the role with an open mind and an open door, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon said: “At the outset, I would like […]

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Government must not be allowed to ram through ratification of EU-Canada trade agreement

The government is attempting to ram through full ratification of the EU-Canada trade agreement (CETA), despite the Supreme Court finding their previous attempt to do so was unconstitutional, without any pre-legislative scrutiny, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Senator Patricia Stephenson. Two members of the Foreign Affairs Committee – Senator Stephenson and Senator Alice […]

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Unending record homeless figures reflect a government incapable of tackling the housing crisis

Today’s record homeless numbers are another shameful milestone and an indictment of this government, according to Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne made his comments as a new record high for homelessness was confirmed this afternoon: “Today’s figures show there were 15,915 people living in homeless emergency accommodation at the end of July. […]

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Gary Gannon TD files proceedings in the High Court against the Central Bank of Ireland

Bonds facilitated by the Central Bank are marketed to fund Israel’s genocidal campaign, the documents of which fail to warn investors of the legal and criminal risks of complicity in atrocious crimes, according to Social Democrats justice spokesperson Gary Gannon. Speaking today, Deputy Gannon said: “The legal action questions whether Ireland’s financial regulatory system can […]

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Government must show full support for Mid-West’s EuroPride bid

EuroPride presents an opportunity to show solidarity with LGBTQI+ communities across the continent and establish Ireland as a staunch supporter of progress, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “In April, it was announced that the Irish consortium of Limerick Pride, QuareClare and The Outing Festival had been shortlisted to […]

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