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National strategy required for continuing with education during Covid-19

School leaders and communities should not be expected to have to come up with a solution for continuing with education during the Covid-19 crisis. That’s according to Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central and spokesperson for Education, Gary Gannon. Speaking ahead of a briefing for Opposition spokespersons by the Minister for Education this afternoon, Deputy […]

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Stronger consultation and extra financial supports essential for survival of hospitality sector

Social Democrats TD for Cork South-West, Holly Cairns, has called for stronger consultation with the hospitality sector and extra financial supports for affected businesses as the country prepares to enter into another Level 5 lockdown. Holly said: “The very survival of this sector is under threat unless there is substantial State subvention and improved communication […]

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Immediate, decisive action needed in face of new strain

Following news of the new strain of Covid-19 which has appeared in Britain, Róisín Shortall TD, co-leader of the Social Democrats, has called for immediate and decisive action from the Government, an extension of the UK travel ban, renewed advice to the public in relation to gatherings and a clear decision on the early closure […]

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Early clarity needed on new rules for after Christmas

With Ireland now facing the possibility of earlier restrictions to curb the recent increase in cases of Covid-19, Róisín Shortall TD, co-leader of the Social Democrats, has urged the Government to make any announcements as early as possible. Deputy Shortall said: “Unfortunately, all the indicators are that the case numbers are going in the wrong […]

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Jennifer Whitmore TD welcomes launch of Oireachtas Committee report on Climate Action Bill

Social Democrats TD for Wicklow, Jennifer Whitmore, has welcomed the Committee for Climate Action’s launch of the pre-legislative report on the Climate Action Bill. The report contains recommendations by members of the Oireachtas Committee which will be considered by the Minister for Climate Action when redrafting the Bill before it’s introduced in the Dáil. Deputy […]

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State must build affordable homes

Reacting to the Government’s new affordable housing plan, Social Democrats spokesperson for Housing, Cian O’Callaghan TD, said: “Relying on the private sector for the provision of affordable housing is a broken model. The Shared Equity Scheme is more of the same old, failed, developer-led policymaking. We need a change of direction. “The private sector alone […]

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Government has not adequately prepared for Brexit

Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan has warned that the Government is not adequately prepared to deal with the consequences of Brexit. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s Brexit spokesperson, said: “Deal or no-deal, Brexit will have a significant impact on Ireland. With just two weeks to go, I am concerned about how prepared the Government […]

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Whitmore calls for risk-based analysis on CETA before any ratification

Social Democrats TD for Wicklow, Jennifer Whitmore, today questioned why the Government is in such a rush to ratify the CETA trade deal. Speaking in the Dáil, she asked the Tánaiste to explain what the benefits were to pushing ahead with the deal before Christmas. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson for Climate Action […]

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Cllr Ronan Moore welcomes green light for communication boards across Meath

Social Democrats councillor Ronan Moore has welcomed the news that Meath County Council is to install communication boards in 20 playgrounds across the county. Cllr Moore said: “This is a great step forward for inclusion in the county. The boards are primarily a communications support, with particular benefit to children or adults who are either […]

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