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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 […]

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 […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, speaking on the Homeless Prevention Bill being discussed by the Dáil this evening, said: “We have to take proactive steps to prevent more people from becoming homeless. Over the last four years, spending on homeless prevention has fallen from 7% of the overall budget […]

Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North, Cian O’Callaghan, has expressed concern at today’s news that 440 staff at a pharmaceutical company in Baldoyle are to lose their jobs. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “Staff at Viatris in Baldoyle Industrial Estate found out today that the plant is to be wound-down over a two-year period as part […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan T.D. said: “A significant number of people who are sleeping rough on our streets and in tents are being denied access to emergency accommodation. The Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien T.D. stated on Morning Ireland that no-one is being turned away from emergency accommodation. This statement is simply incorrect. […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan TD has expressed very serious concern about the number of people sleeping rough who are being excluded from emergency accommodation. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “I’m very concerned about the spike in the numbers of homeless deaths. It’s about 35% higher than this time last year. Behind each number is a […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, has expressed concern about the increase in the number of people becoming homeless and living in emergency accommodation. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “The latest figures released by the Department of Housing show that the number of people becoming homeless and living in emergency accommodation has […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, has expressed sadness at the news that two more homeless men have died overnight and called on the Government to ramp up the delivery of Housing First homes and supports. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “It is very sad news that two more men who are […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, has welcomed the Government’s reversal of the co-living policy. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “The ban on co-living developments is long overdue. The Government must now draw a line in the sand under these shoddy housing policies. “At the heart of the co-living plan was a […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, has reacted to the outcome of tonight’s resounding vote on the Oscar Traynor Road lands at a Dublin City Council meeting. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “I hope this vote signals a new direction for housing policy in Dublin. The message is clear – people want […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, has welcomed the National Economic and Social Council’s call for bold action to address our dysfunctional housing system. Deputy Cian O’Callaghan said: “The National Economic and Social Council is the latest body to call on the Government to do more to address our dysfunctional […]

Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon, Social Democrats spokesperson for International Affairs and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, warned that a no trade deal Brexit will have a disproportionate impact on low income households and has called on the Government to poverty proof its plan. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “The Government needs to put additional […]

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, has highlighted the failure of the Strategic Housing Development process and has called on the Government to end it immediately. Deputy Cian O’Callaghan said: “The Department of Housing today told the Oireachtas Housing Committee that only 29% of planning permissions granted under the Strategic […]

Social Democrats spokesperson for International Affairs, Cian O’Callaghan TD, has welcomed confirmation by major news networks that Democrat Joe Biden has won the US Presidential Election. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “It is now clear that Joe Biden will be elected as the next President of the United States. This is an important victory for the values […]