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It's welcome that the industrial dispute involving school secretaries and caretakers is now before the Labour Court. These key workers are the cornerstone of our school communities. They deserve respect and equitable treatment. @JenCumminsTD socialdemocrats.ie/cummins-reiter…

Thousands are waiting far too long to get access to healthcare services. Interventions are needed to increase capacity in our hospitals and in primary and community care settings. Govt must reaffirm its commitment to Sláintecare. @PadraigRice socialdemocrats.ie/hospital-waiti…

EU tech rules are being weakened just as online harm is growing. Parents are told to trust regulation, but protections like GDPR are being rolled back. Ireland hosts these platforms. Government must act to protect children and users.

On Monday, the @SocDems will call on Dublin City Council to recognise housing as a basic human right. The council has a responsibility to deliver affordable housing and ensure its homes are up to standard. @RoryHearneGaffs @lesleybyrne @DanielEnnis2024 socialdemocrats.ie/social-democra…

Dublin’s housing crisis is devastating lives: high rents, no chance to buy, and families stuck in damp, mouldy homes. On Monday night we’re bringing a motion to Dublin City Council demanding safe standards and affordable rents & social housing. Housing should be a human right.

More than 1,000 have applied to buy 99 so-called affordable homes in Dublin. Over 900 of them will be disappointed. Overwhelming demand highights desperation of the locked-out generation. Govt has lost control of housing disaster. @RoryHearneGaffs socialdemocrats.ie/government-has…

Tune in to @TheHardShoulder on @NewstalkFM from 6pm when @WhitmoreJen will be joining the show.

The US attack on Venezuela was as a breach of international law - and the Govt should say that. Ireland relies on international law. It is fundamental to our safety as a small nation When breaches of international law go unchallenged, the rules that protect us are all weakened.

Climate Minister has conceded we will only reduce greenhouse emissions by half of our 51% target by 2030. This is a staggering admission of failure. It will result in billions in fines. Govt has thrown in the towel on climate action. @WhitmoreJen socialdemocrats.ie/government-thr…

Tune in to @TonightVMTV from 10pm when @PatriciaSocDems will be joining the show.

Having seen the work that her SocDems representatives were doing in her local area, Samantha was inspired to join the party. As a party, we're committed to real and positive change – but we can't do it without our members. If you want to see change, then why not join us?

The verdict is clear - this is a go-slow government and a dysfunctional Dáil, writes @PadraigRice in @thejournal_ie today. Read the full article here 👇 thejournal.ie/readme/opinion…

The Social Democrats were proud to be first on the ground supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign. If, like Luke, you want to see hope for the future and positive change, then don't hesitate – join us today.

Govt's latest promise to introduce a cost of disability payment must be more than just a vague commitment or delaying tactic. Disabled people were left €1,400 a year worse off in last budget. Minister will be judged on actions, not words. @LiamQuaide socialdemocrats.ie/government-mus…

The Social Democrats are proud to be a party that stands for dignity, respect, and community – just ask Lola, from our Sligo-Leitrim branch. If you want to make your voice heard, to work towards solutions for your local area and beyond, then join us.

Last night's events in Venezuela represent a dangerous escalation and will create significant instability in the region. Irish govt must unequivocally condemn the US military actions. @PatriciaSocDems socialdemocrats.ie/irish-governme…

Sometimes, it takes just one issue to convince you to join a political party. For Dylan, it was the Social Democrats' disability policies that stood out. If you think our policies reflect your values, then why not join us?

There are now almost 17,000 people living in emergency homeless accommodation. 5,321 of them are children. But instead of accepting responsibility, Tánaiste has been cynically trying to conflate rising homelessness with immigration. @RoryHearneGaffs socialdemocrats.ie/government-try…