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Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, is calling on the Minister for Finance to end the special tax treatment for institutional investors like Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Deputy O’Callaghan said: “The Government must scrap the favourable tax treatment for institutional investors. A report from the industry this week highlights […]

Following publication of the July figures of the number of people who are homeless, Cian O’Callaghan TD, Social Democrats spokesperson on Housing, said: “The increase in the number of people who are becoming homeless is inexcusable. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, significant progress was made in reducing the number of people who are homeless. “It […]

Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North, Cian O’Callaghan, has warned that the withdrawal of school bus routes across parts of Dublin could cost families thousands if replacement services are not provided. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “Earlier this summer Dublin Bus announced that it was ceasing 25 direct bus services across Dublin that brought students to […]

Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North, Cian O’Callaghan, has called for the public to be provided with up to date information on local outbreaks of Covid-19. Cllr O’Callaghan said: “It is vital that regularly updated information on local outbreaks of Covid 19 is available so that people can take additional precautions and measures to […]

Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North, Cian O’Callaghan, said that today’s publication of the Report on Covid-19 in Nursing Homes must lead to urgent reform of the sector and highlights the need for a statutory right to home care. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “As the country stands on the cusp of a second wave of […]

Cian O’Callaghan TD, Social Democrats spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, has called for Ireland to take a strong stand in defence of democratic values in Belarus. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “Ireland must take a strong stand in support of the people of Belarus and democratic values. Free and fair elections with robust independent international oversight must take […]

Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, has expressed concern at the latest homelessness figures. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “The latest figures show that 8,699 people are homeless. Despite an increase in the availability of properties due to Covid-19 and the emergency ban on evictions, the overall homeless numbers have fallen by […]

Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson, Cian O’Callaghan TD, will tell the Dáil today that frontline workers deserve the same protections as other tenants. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “I’ve tabled an amendment to the Government’s Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020 that, if passed, will ensure that all tenants, including frontline workers, receive the same level of protection. […]

Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson and T.D. for Dublin Bay North, Cian O’Callaghan is calling on Minister O’Brien, Minister Donnelly & Minister Feighan to reverse cuts to homeless mental health services. Deputy O’Callaghan said: ‘When it comes to services and supports for those that are homeless, actions speak louder than words. Today Minister O’Brien, Minister Donnelly & Minister […]

Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson, Cian O’Callaghan TD, has described the Government’s removal of pandemic protections for renters as premature and short-sighted. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “The statement by the Minister for Housing in the Dáil today, justifying the removal of protections for renters based on Ireland moving out of a public health emergency, is extremely premature. […]

Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O’Callaghan, has expressed alarm at funding cuts for the access community mental health team for the homeless. In reply to a parliamentary question, the HSE confirmed that funding for this service has fallen by €87,122 (or 13%) in the last two years. Deputy O’Callaghan said: […]

Speaking in relation to the publication of the Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020, which will be rushed through the Dáil this week, Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson, Cian O’Callaghan TD, said: “This bill unfortunately will do little to help renters who are at risk of eviction and homelessness. Most renters are evicted on grounds that […]

Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North, Cian O’Callaghan, has warned that a decision by Dublin Bus to withdraw a number of dedicated school bus services in Sutton, Tallaght, Templeogue and Greenhills will hit families financially and lead to increased traffic congestion. Deputy O’Callaghan said: “For students who can’t avail of a lift from parents, […]

Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan T.D., responding to the publication of a Tenancies bill by Government stated: “The proposals by the Government to end the ban on evictions and rent increases for most tenants – while retaining some protections until January 2021 for those tenants who have been in receipt of a Covid 19 […]