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The latest homelessness figures are further proof that the Government is completely out of ideas when it comes to tackling the housing crisis, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on housing, said: “There are now 14,159 people living in homeless emergency accommodation – the highest ever recorded […]

The Government’s ongoing refusal to fund additional adult inpatient beds for the treatment of eating disorders has been described as shameful by Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns. “Patients with eating disorders continue to be abandoned by this Government. Disgracefully, there are just three public inpatient beds in the country for the treatment of eating disorders […]

Social Democrats councillor Danny Alvey has described threats received by the organisers of a ‘Rainbow Disco’ for teenagers in Newtownmountkennedy in Wicklow as deeply disturbing. Cllr Alvey said: “As a councillor for the area, I am very concerned by the news that Wicklow Pride have reluctantly decided to cancel this eagerly anticipated event on safety […]

Long anticipated affordable purchase housing at Oscar Traynor Woods in north Dublin has finally been advertised for sale – but the prices are anything but affordable, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “First time buyers will be paying up to €475,000 for a so-called affordable […]

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has called for urgent clarity on proposed works along the banks of the Grand Canal that could involve the use of hostile architecture like spikes to prevent homeless people from erecting tents. Deputy Gannon, who represents Dublin Central, said: “For more than six weeks now, one of the city’s most […]

The large number of people sleeping rough in Dublin is a damning indictment of the Government’s failed housing policy, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “New data from the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive shows that 128 people were sleeping rough over the week of April […]

The latest Daft.ie report makes for grim reading for those trying to buy a home of their own, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “Asking prices for homes across the country increased by an average of 3.8 per cent between April of June when compared […]

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has expressed disgust and outrage at the fully suspended sentence handed down to a serving member of the Defence Forces who viciously beat a young woman unconscious in Limerick. “People around the country are shocked and angered by the leniency of the three-year suspended sentence that Cathal Crotty received, despite […]

Newly-elected Social Democrats councillor Daniel Ennis will be proposed as the city’s Lord Mayor at tomorrow’s annual meeting of Dublin City Council. Cllr Ennis, who represents the North Inner City, has been nominated by the new progressive alliance on Dublin City Council, formed by the Social Democrats, Sinn Féin, People Before Profit and a number […]

Chronic underfunding of the National Cancer Strategy is compromising patient care, according to Social Democrats health spokesperson Róisín Shortall. “It is clear that implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is no longer a priority for this Government. “When the Irish Cancer Society appeared before the Health Committee in April, their message was received loud and […]