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It is absolutely disgusting that more than 1,000 vulnerable asylum applicants are living in tents on the streets – during sub-zero weather – while nearly 5,000 asylum and refugee beds are vacant, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “It is absolutely disgusting that there are literally thousands of empty beds throughout […]

The Taoiseach has committed to ratifying the Optional Protocol for the UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities in the term of this government – he must now provide a precise date, according to Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns. “Last night, Minister for Disability Roderic O’Gorman said “Ireland is falling down in terms […]

If Children’s Health Ireland want confidence to be restored, it must be fully transparent The public deserves answers now about the circumstances which led to 19 children suffering serious complications, with one child tragically dying, after spinal surgery in Temple Street, according to Social Democrats Health Spokesperson Róisín Shortall. “At the outset, I want to […]

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 […]