EPA has warned Ireland will miss emissions reduction targets for 2030 by a considerable distance - even if all planned climate measures and policies are implemented.

'We will pay a heavy price for Govt's failure to meet our targets,' says Jennifer Whitmore TD
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Govt parties are using the immigration issue to deflect attention away from their failures.

Immigration isn’t causing our problems in housing, childcare costs and healthcare.

They’re caused by a lack of investment and the privatisation agenda of this govt.

Rory Hearne

Hands down felt Rory Hearne was the exceptional candidate on this debate. Speaking to the issues that matter most and being unequivocal in pushing back against hateful language. Really proud he’s on our team. Social Democrats 💜

It’s only two weeks until the local, European and Limerick mayoral election on June 7.

Typically, turn out in these elections is low.

If we want change, we need to vote for it.

Please spread the word and get out and encourage everyone to vote.

#VoteSocDems #VoteEoinHayesNo1

In 1988, the govt was warned that the public dental service was in danger of failing in its duty of care.

36 years later, the service is now a relic.

Successive govts have neglected this vital service.

The Minister for Health must act to reverse its decline.

Great to have Holly Cairns TD in Bray this morning. We visited some businesses on the Main Street and talked through key issues for them.

Popped into Bray Men's Shed too for a chat - the shed is a great example of turning an unused space into a community and social hub.

RTÉ has done a spectacular u-turn and changed the qualifying criteria for its Limerick mayoral debate

Last week, they told us these rules could NOT be changed

Will RTÉ now allow our EU candidate, Susan Doyle, participate in its Ireland South debate?

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Recognition of the State of Palestine is reflective of the overwhelming solidarity Ireland has for the Palestinian people.

The Israeli ambassador has been recalled following the move.

Good.

'Ireland should not be facilitating apologists for genocide,' says Holly Cairns TD

📻 4.30pm Matt Cooper

🔵 Best before dates v food waste, Jennifer Whitmore TD

🟡 Deadline for insurance premium cuts

🔵 Palestinian State recognised, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, Dr Jilan Wahba, OliverSearsGallery

🟡 IMO on HSE embargo

🔵 Resurgence in cockfighting

🟡 Tom Moran in the Culture Club

'Maintaining good dental health in children is a huge component in creating positive self-image,' says Jennifer Whitmore TD

'Dental health is also about the ability to speak and smile, as well as being able to chew and swallow efficiently.

'This is fundamental to a child's wellbeing.'

Meet Susan Doyle , our European election candidate for Ireland South.

If elected, Susan will fight for disability rights as a priority in the EU; climate action; and sanctions on Israel.

Her experience, would make her an exceptional representative in Europe.

#VoteSocDems

One million tonnes of food is thrown away in Ireland every year – 45 per cent of it because of the presence of best before dates.

'Best before dates serve no health and safety purpose,' says Jennifer Whitmore TD

'It's time to get rid of them.'
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Govt wants Ireland to be the best country in Europe to be a child.

'But the annual report of Children's Ombudsman paints a very concerning picture,' says Jennifer Whitmore TD

'It comes one day after shocking child poverty figures were published by the Children's Rights Alliance.'

I'm Hugo Mills and I'm the Social Democrats candidate for Dún Laoghaire. Here are the key areas I'll be focusing on, if elected. Please lend me your vote, on Friday 7th of June!