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Justin Sinnott has been announced as the Social Democrats’ new councillor on South Dublin County Council. At a meeting of the council this week, Justin was co-opted to the seat vacated by Carly Bailey, who is stepping back from representative politics but will remain working with the Social Democrats. Speaking after the meeting, Justin said: […]

South Dublin County Council is to call on the Government to halt the progression of the Land Development Agency Bill following the passing of a motion submitted by Social Democrats Councillor Carly Bailey. Cllr Bailey had attempted to submit an emergency motion on the issue last month but was unsuccessful. After a special meeting of […]

Social Democrats councillor for Rathfarnham-Templeogue, Carly Bailey, has called on the Government to commit to additional funding for organisations providing emergency accommodation and support services for victims of domestic abuse. Cllr Bailey said: “While the Government has recognised the heightened risks to women and children since the Covid-19 crisis began, it has failed to match […]

The Social Democrats today set out detailed proposals for a Renters’ Charter to protect tenants and make sure that the rental sector provides affordable and secure homes. The party said that a strong rental sector is a vital part of an overall housing strategy, particularly as one in five people are now renting. Rents and […]

Stereotypes around autism and other disabilities need to be challenged – Cllr Carly Bailey Responding to the unacceptable comments on autism by a senator, Cllr. Carly Bailey, parent of a son with autism and general election candidate in Dublin South West, said: “Words matters. Autism is not an illness. Autistic people do not suffer from autism. What […]

Making History: women stepping up to change Ireland The Social Democrats have made history by having the largest ever percentage of female candidates declared for a General Election in Ireland. As a significant political party in the Irish system, they are unique in fielding a slate in GE2020 which features a gender split of 55% female and […]

Constitutional Reform essential to solve housing and homelessness crisis – Cllr. Carly Bailey, Dublin South West candidate The Social Democrats, as part of their Housing policy in GE2020  – Homes within Reach: Making housing available, making housing affordable – have called for essential Constitutional change as part of the resolution of the housing and homelessness crisis. […]

The Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy today launches the Party’s housing manifesto for the general election. Called ‘Homes within Reach: Making housing available, making housing affordable’ the manifesto outlines a comprehensive plan to radically rethink public policy to address the housing crisis Ireland faces. Speaking ahead of the launch, Catherine Murphy said: “The key focus in our […]

Speaking ahead of tonight’s midnight legalisation of same sex marriage and the decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland, Social Democrats Councillor Carly Bailey said: “This is a hugely important moment for both reproductive health care and marriage equality on our island. It’s a significant step towards a fairer and more inclusive and compassionate Northern Ireland. […]

Social Democrats Councillor Carly Bailey has said much more urgency is needed from government to tackle soaring insurance premiums that are damaging small businesses and social enterprises around the country. Rathfarnam-Templeogue Councillor Bailey said: “Today’s research by the Public Participation Networks shows that nearly half of community and voluntary groups have had to reduce their […]