Social Democrats, Dublin Bay North. Force for real social change in Ireland with councillors @catzstocker @hopkins_joan @councillorroe and @OCallaghanCian T.D.
Back in 1992, @roisinshortall was a newly-minted TD when, minutes after the declaration, she kindly granted me (a rookie reporter) her first interview. Dozens of ivs later, lovely to meet back in the RDS as the @SocDems co-leader bows out after a 3 decade political career.
Back in the RDS for day 2 with some of the Dublin candidates.
Cian O'Callaghan topped the poll in Dublin Bay North and waiting to see how the 5th count goes as we move closer to the quota. #socialdemocrats#Election2024
Sharing this podcast put together by Enable Ireland to raise awareness of accessibility around voting in elections. It starts off with postal votes and special votes for those in hospital. Please share to help everyone exercise their right to vote on 29th
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Here is the link to the Social Democrats General Election manifesto that is launching today.
Our manifesto puts a spotlight back on the issues that are important to people – housing, healthcare, childcare, disability services and climate.
https://t.co/Q2N2rzs3sY
We are committing to building 25,000 genuinely affordable rental homes over 5 years with max rents in Dublin of €1,200. In govt we would also introduce a rent freeze until progress is made on availability of homes and end no fault evictions.
#housingemergency#Election2024
Speaking at today’s launch in Dublin, Rory Hearne said:
"What we are setting out today is a radical reset of housing policy to give renters protection, real security of tenure and rents that are affordable"
Rent should be no more than ⅓ of a person’s salary. However, ...(1/3)
..the latest figures published by https://t.co/WcXeofv8aq today lay bare the scale of the crisis for renters.Average rent in Ireland is now a staggering €23,460 a year. The 10 actions contained in our charter, if implemented, would give renters a real opportunity of living (2/3)
The @TheLeftBankSD team have got lots of fundraising merch available at the summer school today in St Pat's. Along with the new "More grá" tee-shirts!
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#SDsummerschool24
Local members selected Cian O Callaghan TD as our candidate for the next general election. We hope to see him continue his hard work to represent the people in our area and his tireless efforts as housing spokesperson, holding the government to account. @OCallaghanCian#SocDems
If you're around town on Monday this protest is taking place. Dublin gridlock is affecting commuters and the economy. We can't have agreed plans always changed at the last minute because of car park operators. Stand up for evidence based traffic planning in Dublin.
Thank you for the invitation to attend this evenings event @Outhouse_Dublin Such a vital social and support service in the middle of our city. Delighted to meet my @SocDems colleagues at the event.