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The Social Democrats today launched their policy on Climate Action and Nature Protection. The policy was launched by Jennifer Whitmore, spokesperson on climate and biodiversity, and Cllr Joan Hopkins, the party’s candidate in Dublin Fingal East. The document outlines how, in government, the Social Democrats will create a revised Climate Action Plan that will allow […]

Lessons must be learnt from Irish Rail’s shambolic handling of recent timetable changes to DART and Northern Commuter services, according to Social Democrats councillor Joan Hopkins. Cllr Hopkins, who is the party’s general election candidate in Dublin Fingal East, said: “Today’s announcement by Iarnród Éireann that it has decided to scrap recent timetable changes will […]

Social Democrats councillor Joan Hopkins has expressed concern after it was reported that a majority of homes bulk purchased in a Swords housing estate by Ryanair earlier this year remain vacant. Cllr Hopkins, who is the party’s general election candidate in Dublin Fingal East, said: “Last January, people were shocked when it emerged that the […]