{"id":15321,"date":"2026-02-05T14:42:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/?p=15321"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:42:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:42:58","slug":"statement-on-north-earl-street-tragedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/ga\/statement-on-north-earl-street-tragedy\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement on North Earl Street tragedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon and Councillor Daniel Ennis have expressed their shock at the serious incident which took place on North Earl Street in Dublin\u2019s North Inner City this afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Gannon said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy thoughts are with the individual who lost their life today and their loved ones. This is a shocking and tragic incident which has rocked our community. I wish all those who are injured a speedy recovery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor those in the city, please avoid the area and give emergency services the room to work. It\u2019s essential during this time to follow guidance through official channels and reliable news sources.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Councillor Ennis said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is an incredibly sad time for the North Inner City, and my thoughts go out to those affected, especially to the family of the person who has tragically passed away.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d like to thank the emergency services for their hard work and swift response &#8211; our community will band together as we always have and always will.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>February 5th, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon and Councillor Daniel Ennis have expressed their shock at the serious incident which took place on North Earl Street in Dublin\u2019s North Inner City this afternoon. Deputy Gannon said: \u201cMy thoughts are with the individual who lost their life today and their loved ones. 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