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The latest OPW spending controversy further highlights the need for proper oversight of public projects and political accountability at ministerial level, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. “There will be justifiable public anger at this further waste of public money by the OPW, with the cost of replacing a wall at the Workplace Relations […]

Government parties are attempting to mount a rearguard action to reduce Opposition speaking time Instead of cynically using last week’s Dáil speaking time controversy as a pretext to erode Opposition Dáil time, the government could resolve the dispute by cutting all ties with Michael Lowry, according to Social Democrats acting leader Cian O’Callaghan. “Government pandering […]

The Social Democrats today announced proposals to prevent the waste of taxpayers’ money as part of a range of measures aimed at restoring trust and accountability in politics and public life. The policy document, ‘Honest Politics, Better Government – Restoring Trust and Accountability in Politics and Public Life’, will be launched by Dublin Central candidate […]