We cannot afford to re-elect the outgoing government if we want to meaningfully tackle the crises in housing, health, childcare and disability services, according to Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O\u2019Callaghan.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince this campaign began, Fianna F\u00e1il and Fine Gael have been acting as if they had the election all sewn up. However, their arrogance and sense of entitlement are clearly misplaced.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this late stage in the campaign, we are meeting a large number of undecided voters, meaning, in reality, the outcome of the election is very much to be determined and there is everything to play for.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the positive feedback our candidates have received, it is clear that our party\u2019s message \u2013 in areas such as housing, childcare, education, health, climate action and disability \u2013 is resonating at the doors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is significant momentum behind the Social Democrats as we enter the final few days of this campaign, with the most recent Irish Times poll putting us in fourth place. This is double the rating we had before the last election and is our highest ever showing in this poll.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are running 26 exceptional candidates in 25 constituencies and I am very hopeful that we can make a number of gains in these elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis country badly needs a change of direction. We simply cannot afford another five years of the same government and the same failed policies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat is why I am today appealing to people \u2013 particularly undecided voters \u2013 to give the Social Democrats their first preference on Friday so we can have the strongest possible mandate after the election.\u201d<\/p>\n
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