Housing is the number one issue facing Ireland.

Sinéad Gibney explains how she would use her seat in Europe to make an impact on this crisis.

There are mechanisms within the EU that can and should be used to support the ramping up of affordable homes here in Ireland.

Opinion polls have highlighted the unfairness of excluding Social Democrats candidates from RTE’s EU debates

“Our Ireland South candidate Susan Doyle is in contention to win a seat.

“Despite this, she has been excluded from the debate,” says Holly Cairns TD

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Migrants sleeping rough in Dublin's streets is a direct consequence of government policy.

But there are buildings within the govt's portfolio that could be repurposed for temporary accommodation.

Moving people from street to street will not solve this issue.

Sinéad Gibney

A huge amount of work towards protecting our climate happens at local level

The Social Democrats’ local election candidates are committed to that work

From ‘No Mow May’ initiatives to litter management, we have the drive to protect our environment and biodiversity

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No matter where you’re from, if you live in Ireland, you can vote in the local elections.

Just log onto Check the Register to make sure you have your say on June 7th.

Click the link in our bio for more.

RTÉ has told us that 2 of our 3 European candidates will be excluded from their televised debates on the European elections.

It’s blatantly unfair to exclude the Social Democrats in these crucial debates.

People deserve a choice and locking us out of these debates is not acceptable.

Has the Taoiseach taken a walk along the Grand Canal lately?

If he had, he’d see that his govt’s failure to plan for migration has resulted in one of Dublin’s best loved public amenities being fenced off

Does the govt intend to erect barricades all over the city?

Gary Gannon TD

It is now more than two years since Cian O'Callaghan T.D. introduced his Ban on Sex for Rent Bill 2022.

Govt did not allow Bill to progress but undertook to bring in their own legislation.

There is still no sign of it.

Vulnerable renters are being failed.

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Today, the Social Democrats launched our local and European election campaigns.

We have candidates all over the country hoping to get your No. 1 on June 7th.

Today saw the launch of the Social Democrats' Local and European Election campaigns.

For the first time, we will be running candidates in all three European constituencies.

There are 77 candidates – 39 women and 38 men – standing for the party in the locals.
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HSE’s recruitment freeze is preventing the recruitment of funded specialist nursing posts, says Róisín Shortall

'It is absurd that posts funded in Budget 2022 are caught up in the current moratorium.

'Short-sighted decision is impacting patient care.'
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CSO report paints a bleak picture for first-time buyers, says Cian O'Callaghan T.D.

Cost of buying a home has increased by 7.3% in the 12 months to March 2024.

Median price of a home is now €333,000, rising to a staggering €446,000 in Dublin.
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The State is paying up to €3,200pm to lease social homes for 25 years

So, it costs more than €900,000 to deliver a single social home

When the lease is up, developers and vulture funds get the homes back

The State is just left with a bill

These sweetheart deals must end

Coming up on Late Debate, Jennifer Whitmore TD is joining the show.

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In the Dáil today, Jennifer Whitmore TD urged the Taoiseach to regulate the sale of nicotine pouches.

'These products pose a serious risk to the health and wellbeing of children and are a gateway to nicotine addiction.'
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State’s renewable energy availability will be insufficient to meet all data centre demands up to 2030.

'There must be a pause on data centres until a strategic analysis of their impact on energy demand is carried out,' says Jennifer Whitmore TD
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Some landlords are being advised to use a loophole in the system to avoid rent regulations

Landlords who leave their property empty for 2 years can jack up their rents far beyond the 2% cap

The Social Democrats have put forward a bill to close this loophole

Will the Govt support it?

Just one year into the free schoolbooks scheme, the Govt is quietly rowing back on its commitment.

'Parents must be reassured they will not face extra costs due to Dept of Education reducing the annual grant for primary schools,' says Jennifer Whitmore TD

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Coming up on This Week RTÉ, our Ireland South MEP candidate Susan Doyle is joining the show.

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Social Democrat candidates in Dublin aren’t just passionate about fighting for solutions on their local authorities.

They are already making changes in communities.

No matter where you are in Dublin, our candidates are ready to represent your voice on local authorities.