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The Irish Government must support the Northside Community Forum Initiative and engage with the community in Coolock, according to Cian O’Callaghan TD. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the Social Democrats’ TD for Dublin Bay North, said: “Coolock is a great place with terrific sports clubs, organisations and people. It is a welcoming, friendly and very warm […]

The Government’s disastrous handling of the international protection accommodation crisis will come under increased scrutiny when a Social Democrats’ motion is debated in the Dáil next week (Thursday, March 21). Deputy Jennifer Whitmore, the party’s spokesperson on integration, said: “In recent weeks, we have seen growing numbers of international protection applicants forced to sleep in […]

The Minister for Integration must immediately respond to the escalating humanitarian crisis facing migrants living in tents on the streets of Dublin, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “The disgraceful scene outside the International Protection office on Mount Street – where around 150 tents now line the pavement – is a […]