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Catherine Murphy TD, co-leader of the Social Democrats, today called on the Government not to proceed with the proposed signing of the contract for the National Broadband Plan. She said “the National Broadband Plan carries an unprecedented risk for the State where the government will hand over a huge amount of public funding, following a […]

“It is imperative that people have confidence in the public water supply that they rely on but the only way to achieve that is to see credible answers to the questions raised and real accountability for those responsible.” Social Democrats co-leader and TD for North Kildare, Catherine Murphy, has said she has serious concerns about […]

Social Democrats Co-Leader Catherine Murphy has says the housing measures outlined in today’s budget ignore the significantly escalating crisis within the private rental sector where thousands of people reside in the most precarious of circumstances with little to no real protections. She said the Government continues to rely on the private rental sector by funnelling […]

The Social Democrats today published a Budget2020 document which has prioritised key domestic issues which the party says must be tackled regardless of the current or future Brexit situation. SocDems Budget2020 priorities are: • Freeze Rents Nationwide • End Home-Care Waiting Lists • A National Home Retrofit Programme • Better Funding for Disability Services • […]

It is an affront to our very values that we have a situation where so many children and families do not have a place to call home, but are instead living in hotels, B&Bs and so-called family hubs. Commenting on the latest homelessness figures, Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy TD said: “For the seventh month […]

The co-leader of the Social Democrats has said she finds it staggering that Minister Regina Doherty and her Department reject the findings of the Data Protection Commissioner’s report into the Public Service Card and will refuse to comply with the recommendations of the report. Speaking following the publication of the report and the Minister’s appearance […]

The Social Democrats today called on the government to prioritise the protection of public services and living standards against Brexit. The call was made ahead of the party’s annual Think-In in Dublin, which is exploring ways to tackle living costs, increase capacity in public transport and ensure better work-life balance. Party co-leaders Róisín Shortall TD and […]

The Social Democrats have reacted with dismay to the news that the Government will legally challenge the findings of the Data Protection Commissioner’s report pertaining to the Public Services Card (PSC). The Government are planning to use the courts to defend the continued use of the card and have refused to publish the report as […]

Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy TD has said the latest increase in homeless people is a scandal, with children accounting for more than one in three of those living in emergency accommodation. Deputy Murphy said: “The latest official homeless figures are a scandal and the Fine Gael Government is simply incapable of dealing with the […]

The Social Democrats today expressed deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late barrister and political commentator, Noel Whelan. The party’s co-leaders Róisín Shortall TD and Catherine Murphy TD said: “We are deeply saddened by the news of Noel’s death. Noel was a passionate campaigner, a talented barrister and a discerning political commentator […]