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CHI’s summary of internal review tells us little we didn’t already know

Today’s publication of a summary of findings and recommendations into a 2022 examination of a clinical department in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) does not provide a level of detail sufficient to serve the public interest, according to Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s spokesperson on health, said: “CHI’s internal review […]

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Government’s attempt at rent reform is a complete omnishambles

The government’s shambolic announcement of rent reforms has created mass confusion and will leave tenants open to exploitation, according to Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “Rather than provide certainty for renters, the government’s pathetic attempt at rent reform has turned into a complete omnishambles that will […]

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Increase in capitation rate needed as schools grapple with running costs

Our primary schools cannot be expected to survive on inadequate capitation grants that don’t come close to meeting rising running costs, according to Social Democrats TD Jen Cummins. Deputy Cummins, who is a TD for Dublin South-Central and the party’s spokesperson on education, said: “According to the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA), a record […]

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Pulling of social housing projects a cruel blow for those without a home

Rolling back on approved social housing projects is another example of the government’s constant retrograde steps that are worsening the housing crisis, according to Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne. Deputy Hearne said: “It is incredulous that, at a time when it should be doing everything it can to support the building of social housing, […]

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EU must impose sanctions on Israeli government ministers

In the wake of the UK sanctioning two Israeli government ministers for inciting violence and violating human rights in Gaza, the EU must do the same, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson. Senator Stephenson said: “The EU response to the genocide in Gaza has been shameful. It has failed to suspend the […]

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Taoiseach cannot talk out of both sides of his mouth on marine protection

The Taoiseach cannot continue to talk out of both sides of his mouth when it comes to protecting Ireland’s marine environment, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson on the marine, said: “Speaking in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the Taoiseach said he […]

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