{"id":9218,"date":"2024-11-12T14:57:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/?p=9218"},"modified":"2024-11-12T14:57:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:57:47","slug":"holly-cairns-launches-soc-dems-election-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/ga\/holly-cairns-launches-soc-dems-election-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Holly Cairns launches Soc Dems election campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>There is an arrogance in the government parties thinking they have this election sewn up<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Social Democrats have today launched their general election campaign with party leader Holly Cairns outlining the party\u2019s dealbreakers for entering government.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Cairns said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe first thing I want to be clear about today \u2013 is that the Social Democrats want to go into government. Not to make up the numbers, or get jobs for the girls, but to make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the leader of the Social Democrats, which values straight talking and clear positions, I want to be very transparent with people about the policies that are dealbreakers for us in any government formation talks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe delivery of 50,000 affordable purchase homes over the lifetime of the next government is essential. Housing needs a radical reset and central to that must be affordability. If the Social Democrats are in government, people on average incomes will once again be able to aspire to home ownership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe full implementation of Sl\u00e1intecare is another non-negotiable. What we currently have is slow motion Sl\u00e1intecare \u2013 and it is resulting in unacceptable waiting lists and high costs for individuals and families.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAppointing a full cabinet minister for disability is critical for the Social Democrats. Under successive governments, disability services have gotten worse, not better. I believe this is due to a lack of political will. In any government which includes the Social Democrats, disabled people will have a strong advocate at the cabinet table fighting for resources and improved services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to see the roll out of a public model of childcare, to ensure affordable childcare is accessible and affordable, and we have a plan to start that on day one.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will also insist that a credible Climate Action plan is published, which actually adds up to a 51% reduction in emissions, to meet our climate targets \u2013 and save us \u20ac8 billion in EU fines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government is spinning a story of success at the moment, but a lot of people out there feel disconnected from that. We have full employment but half a million adults living in their childhood bedrooms; record budget surpluses, but threadbare disability services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNone of the problems we face as a country &#8211; in housing, in healthcare, in disability services, or any area \u2013 are inevitable. They are the product of political choices made at the cabinet table. This election is a choice about who sits at that table.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is an arrogance in the government parties thinking they have this election sewn up. They are already talking about the ministerial offices they want to take and when they want to be Taoiseach. They\u2019re taking voters for granted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am asking people to trust us with their vote and give us the largest possible mandate so we can enter government, work hard and improve the lives of everyone in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>12 November, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Ends<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is an arrogance in the government parties thinking they have this election sewn up The Social Democrats have today launched their general election campaign with party leader Holly Cairns outlining the party\u2019s dealbreakers for entering government. 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