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Social Democrats spokesperson for International Affairs, Cian O’Callaghan TD, has described the inauguration of Joe Biden as US President as the beginning of a new era of hope and renewal for the people of America. Deputy O’Callaghan stated: “Today represents a significant turning point for the people of America after four years of divisive politics […]

Reacting to the Government’s Affordable Housing Bill 2020, Social Democrats Housing spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan TD said: “Relying on the private sector for the provision of affordable housing is a broken model. Shared equity loans are more of the same old, failed, developer-led policymaking. We need a change of direction. “A review of the UK shared […]

The Social Democrats Housing spokesperson, Cian O’Callaghan TD, is calling on the Government to take proactive steps to address the issue of Brexit-related construction cost increases. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “We need action on the part of Government to address Brexit-related increases in construction costs. Steel, for example, which is imported via Northern Ireland, is now […]

Last night’s RTÉ investigates programme put a spotlight on a homelessness crisis that has persisted for far too long, according to Social Democrats Housing spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan TD. Calling on the Government to commit to ending homelessness, Deputy O’Callaghan said: “Last night’s RTÉ investigates programme exposed a homeless support system that is badly broken. We […]

Speaking ahead of tonight’s RTÉ Investigates programme on the lived experience of rough sleepers in Ireland, Social Democrats spokesperson for Housing, Cian O’Callaghan TD, commented: “Research carried out by RTÉ Investigates for the ‘Stuck in the Rough’ documentary found that 27% of the people sleeping rough said that they were turned away from an emergency […]

Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan has called on the Government to use a portion of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund to offset the increased costs faced by low-income households. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on Brexit, said: “The complications caused by Brexit are resulting in increased costs for the supply of some basic […]

Reacting to the Government’s new affordable housing plan, Social Democrats spokesperson for Housing, Cian O’Callaghan TD, said: “Relying on the private sector for the provision of affordable housing is a broken model. The Shared Equity Scheme is more of the same old, failed, developer-led policymaking. We need a change of direction. “The private sector alone […]

Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan has warned that the Government is not adequately prepared to deal with the consequences of Brexit. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s Brexit spokesperson, said: “Deal or no-deal, Brexit will have a significant impact on Ireland. With just two weeks to go, I am concerned about how prepared the Government […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, speaking on the Homeless Prevention Bill being discussed by the Dáil this evening, said: “We have to take proactive steps to prevent more people from becoming homeless. Over the last four years, spending on homeless prevention has fallen from 7% of the overall budget […]

Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North, Cian O’Callaghan, has expressed concern at today’s news that 440 staff at a pharmaceutical company in Baldoyle are to lose their jobs. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “Staff at Viatris in Baldoyle Industrial Estate found out today that the plant is to be wound-down over a two-year period as part […]