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Meet Pádraig

I’m Pádraig Rice, the Social Democrats TD in Cork South-Central.

I ran in the general election because I believe it’s time for change.

I live in Ballyphehane and work as a Policy and Research Manager and human rights campaigner. I have a Law degree and BSc from UCC and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Oxford. In June, I had the honour of being elected as a Councillor for Cork City South Central.

I believe that the Government could be doing so much more, particularly when it comes to affordable housing, healthcare, disability services, and climate action.

I am hardworking, committed, passionate, and I am delighted to represent you in Dáil Éireann.

I want to make Cork a better place for everyone.

Pádraig’s Priorities

  • Housing – Delivering affordable and social housing to end the housing crisis.
  • Health – Reforming the two-tier healthcare system to ensure that everyone has timely access to good quality healthcare that is free at the point of use.
  • Public Services – Increasing investment in public services, including childcare, education and public transport.
  • Public Spaces – Improving public spaces with more public toilets, parks, benches, water fountains and trees.
  • Transparency and Accountability – Ensuring we have better political decision-making with increased transparency and accountability.

Get in touch

padraig.rice@oireachtas.ie

Dáil Éireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

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Health Minister must work constructively with pharmacists to ensure roll-out of free HRT

Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice has welcomed the Minister for Health’s acceptance that a dispensing fee should be covered as part of the delayed free HRT scheme – but has criticised the government’s questionable handling of the issue. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s health spokesperson, said: “Despite the Minister setting a target today for […]

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Public transport transformation urgently required to get Cork moving

There’s no time to waste when it comes to upgrading public transport services in Cork, which are currently inadequate, according to Social Democrat’s TD Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who represents the Cork South-Central constituency, said: “Today’s announcement of the Cork Luas Public Consultation represents a step forward, but we still have miles to go. “Cork […]

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Credibility of CHI is further eroded by damning HIQA report

Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) must immediately act on the findings of damning report into the use of surgical implants and implantable medical devices at its hospitals, including Temple Street, according to Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who is the party’s spokesperson on health, said: “Today’s report from the Health Information and Quality Authority […]

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