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The latest homelessness figures are further proof that the Government is completely out of ideas when it comes to tackling the housing crisis, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on housing, said: “There are now 14,303 people living in homeless emergency accommodation – the highest ever recorded […]

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 […]

Rory Hearne has been selected by the Social Democrats as the party’s general election candidate in Dublin North-West, a constituency where Róisín Shortall has held a Dáil seat since 1992. The well-known housing expert and campaigner, author and lecturer was officially confirmed as a candidate at a selection convention this evening (July 25) in the […]

New figures published by the Central Statistics Office expose the Government’s spin on housing for what it is, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on housing, said: “According to the CSO, there were 6,884 new dwelling completions in the second quarter of this year – a fall […]

Cllr Aidan Farrelly has been selected by the Social Democrats to represent the party in Kildare North in the forthcoming General Election. This follows the decision by party co-founder and former co-leader Catherine Murphy to stand down as a TD after more than 30 years in public life. Speaking after the selection convention, Cllr Farrelly […]

The latest report from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) highlights the urgent need to reinstate the ban on no-fault evictions, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. The report showed that 4,035 Notices of Termination were served in the second quarter of 2024. This brings the total number of notices of termination served since the […]

Sinéad Gibney has been selected by the Social Democrats to represent the party in Dublin Rathdown in the General Election. The prominent human rights advocate was officially confirmed as a candidate at a selection convention on Sunday evening (July 21) in the Dropping Well, Milltown. Sinéad has a well known background in human rights, equality […]

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has expressed disappointment at the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission. “The outcome of today’s vote represents a missed opportunity by MEPs to restore some credibility to the EU, which has been badly damaged on the world stage by its callous indifference to the […]

The HSE must make a full statement following the resignation this week of two prominent campaigners from a national steering group tasked with improving children’s disability services, according to Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns. Deputy Cairns, who is the party’s spokesperson on disability, said: “It is deeply concerning to learn that two of the three […]

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has described a violent attack on asylum seekers in Dublin city centre last night as a despicable new low. “It is heartbreaking to think that 15 vulnerable people seeking International Protection in this country could be subjected to such brutality on the streets of our capital city. “Just hours after […]