Statement from Holly Cairns TD on the start of the election campaign
“Elections are about the future. They are a choice about the kind of country we want to live in.
“The Social Democrats want a future where every person can thrive and every community flourish.
“That future starts with prioritising what is important: affordable housing, accessible childcare, quality healthcare when you need it, a clean environment and properly funded disability services.
“Underpinning everything must be a commitment to accountability, honest politics and value for money. For the Social Democrats, these are not just buzzwords – they are core principles.
“While the government parties will be going to the people trying to spin a record of success, the reality is they have failed far too many people.
“We have full employment, but half a million adults living in their childhood bedrooms; and record budget surpluses, but threadbare disability services.
“The Social Democrats want to go into government and drive the change that is needed.
“Ensure that dreams of homeownership can once again become a reality for people on average incomes. Prioritise investment and reform of our public services – to drive down the cost of living.
“In this election, the future is on the ballot – and the work to build that better future starts here.
“We are standing excellent candidates across the country and I am so excited about meeting as many people as possible during this campaign.
“Ultimately, I hope that the people will trust us with their vote and give us a strong mandate so we can enter government and begin the work to improve people’s lives that is so desperately needed.”