Cian O’Callaghan
Spokesperson for Finance; Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Meet Cian
Cian O’Callaghan is Deputy Leader of the Social Democrats and a TD for Dublin Bay North.
He was first elected to Dáil Eireann in 2020 having represented his local community as a councillor since 2009.
As the spokesperson for Finance, Public Expenditure and Public Service Reform, Cian’s priority is tackling the cost-of-living crisis. The most effective way to bring down everyday costs for people is to improve public services.
Cian has put forward proposals to invest in genuinely affordable housing, clean and cheap energy, proper disability supports, efficient public transport, and high-quality public healthcare.
Cian plays an active role in scrutinising and proposing legislation. He has put forward seven bills of his own and tabled hundreds of amendments to Government legislation.
Ireland has some of the highest living costs in Europe. We have the resources and the ability to invest in housing, infrastructure, and public services so that everyone can afford a decent standard of living. The Social Democrats have the will and the plans to make this a reality.”
Cian’s Priorities
- Tackling the cost-of-living crisis.
- Delivering public models of childcare, healthcare, and affordable housing.
- Expanding disability services to ensure everyone can thrive.
- Ending tax breaks for big developers and investment funds.
- Investing in Ireland’s clean energy future.
Get in touch
(01) 618 3057
Dáil Éireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
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Recent Dáil Contributions
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026: Committee Stage
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- Spending Overruns, Existing Levels of Service and Supplementary Estimates: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
- An Garda Síochána
Latest News
Pensioners are falling into poverty in a time of plenty
It is completely unacceptable that poverty levels and enforced deprivation rates are rising for pensioners at a time when the Government has billions at its disposal, according to Social Democrats finance spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the consistent poverty rate for those aged 65 […]
Read moreSpring Economic Forecast shows that measures to curb inflation are needed
The Spring Economic Forecast shows that measures to curb inflation are needed, according to Social Democrats finance spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “Resources must be prioritised in areas that will curb inflation and have a long-term benefit – such as accelerating the rollout of solar panels to reduce household energy bills. “These kinds of […]
Read moreMeasures announced by government do not address wider cost-of-living challenges
The measures announced by the government this evening do not address wider cost of living challenges, according to Social Democrats Deputy Leader and Finance spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan. “Yet again, the government has failed to do anything to tackle the skyrocketing cost of home heating oil – which 700,000 households are reliant on. “This government are […]
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