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REITs should be banned from buying up homes

Speaking at the Social Democrats’ online National Conference today, Housing spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan TD said: “According to the ESRI, Central Bank mortgage lending rules have kept house prices 9% lower than they otherwise would have been. While there are prudent reasons for restrictions on mortgage lending, these are being undermined by a flood of investment […]

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Shared equity loans must be scrapped

Speaking at the Social Democrats’ online National Conference today, Housing spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan TD said: “The Minister for Housing must scrap his ill-thought-out proposals to introduce shared equity loans. These loans, which were lobbied for by developers, will lead to house price inflation. Senior officials in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the ESRI […]

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No clarity on maternity hospital restrictions in latest ‘Living With Covid’ plan

Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns says that the absence of updated guidance in the Government’s new Living with Covid plan on restrictions in maternity hospitals is causing ongoing distress to expectant parents. Holly said: “While it is welcome that some health services are to resume in March, including BreastCheck screening, it is very disappointing that the Government’s […]

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Government must not play games with extension of Mother and Baby Homes Commission

The eleventh-hour discovery of backup recordings of survivors’ testimonies should not deter the Dáil from seeking a one-year extension to the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, Jennifer Whitmore TD said today. Speaking following the Dáil debate on the Social Democrats’ Private Members’ Motion calling for an extension, Deputy Whitmore said: “The Government […]

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The case for extending Mother and Baby Homes Commission still stands

Reacting to the news that mother and baby home survivors’ audio recordings have been found, Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore said: “It’s welcome that audio has been recovered, but this by no means negates the case for extending the term of the Commission. “Many unanswered questions remain tonight. We feel survivors will need further guarantees […]

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Government needs to spell out actions for next six weeks – Róisín Shortall TD

Following the Taoiseach’s announcement of the Government’s revised Living with Covid plan, Róisín Shortall TD, co-leader of the Social Democrats, has asked for the Government to clarify the exact steps it will take between now and April 5th to bring down case numbers and the targets that it is working towards. Deputy Shortall commented: “This latest plan takes […]

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Jennifer Whitmore TD welcomes publication of Children’s Rights Alliance Report Card

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has welcomed today’s publication of the Children’s Rights Alliance ‘Report Card 2021’. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson for Children, said: “The annual report card by the Children’s Rights Alliance is an invaluable tool in monitoring Government progress in key areas affecting childhood in Ireland. This was the first […]

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More of the same from Government won’t work

Speaking ahead of the Government announcement tomorrow of the latest version of Living with Covid, Róisín Shortall TD, co-leader of the Social Democrats, has called on the Taoiseach to take a new approach with a new strategy. Deputy Shortall commented: “People need to be given hope – there needs to be light at the end of […]

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SocDems seek free vote on extension of Mother and Baby Homes Commission

Jennifer Whitmore TD has called for all-party support in advance of the Social Democrats’ Private Members’ Motion on Wednesday, which seeks an extension of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson for Children, commented: “This is an issue that goes beyond party politics. The term of […]

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Minister’s comments about possible retrieval of survivors’ recordings highlights the need for extension of Commission

The Minister for Children’s comments today that it may be possible to retrieve recordings of survivors’ testimonies highlights the importance of the Social Democrats’ Dáil motion calling for the extension of the Commission of Investigation, according to Jennifer Whitmore TD. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson for Children, said: “It is bizarre that, nine […]

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