Róisín Shortall
@RoisinShortall
TD for Dublin North West & @SocDems spokesperson on Health; Finance; & Public Expenditure & Reform. Contact: 618 3593 or [email protected].
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http://www.roisinshortall.ie 28-09-2009 14:26:40
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The Govt’s decision to oppose a seismic climate case at the ECHR is totally at odds with its climate ambition and rhetoric.
But the revelation that it was Minister Eamon Ryan who chose to intervene is truly astounding.
The Minister has serious questions to answer.
Jennifer Whitmore TD
The govt refuse to accept any criticism of their failing housing plan and claim the Social Democrats put forward no solutions to the crisis.
They’re just not listening.
In the last few weeks alone, Cian O'Callaghan T.D. put forward 255 housing amendments.
This govt just vote them all down.
Croí has called for the urgent implementation of a new national strategy to tackle #CardiovascularHealth ‼️
Thank you Róisín Shortall, Social Democratic Party, for attending our #ManifestoForChange launch today.
Please visit croi.ie/manifesto to view the full document.
In Dáil response to Róisín Shortall, Taoiseach confirms three-month extension of temporary payment scheme for healthcare workers with long Covid.
'This reprieve is welcome - but there must be no financial cliff edge.
'Long-term solution is needed.'
socialdemocrats.ie/extension-to-l…
For the first time, the Social Democrats will contest the European elections in Ireland South.
Tonight, Cork-based solicitor Susan Doyle was selected as our candidate.
socialdemocrats.ie/social-democra…
Coastal erosion is just one of the existential threats to Ireland caused by climate change.
Holly Cairns TD, Sinéad Gibney and Paul Mulville met with north Dublin residents to hear how their homes are under threat from the sea - and why action is needed now.
socialdemocrats.ie/cairns-meets-n…
Dublin City Council's CEO says the capital cannot be policed on overtime.
Gary Gannon TD agrees - he's been saying the same thing since last summer's violent assaults.
But making Dublin safer requires a multi-agency approach - not just a policing solution
socialdemocrats.ie/dublin-citys-p…
Today is #DaffodilDay - the day we come together to go all in against cancer
Your support today is what makes each of our vital services possible. As demand for our key services is increasing we need you more than ever!
Show your support & please say hi if you see us today! 💛🌻
'Offering asylum seekers basic accommodation is not optional,' says Jennifer Whitmore TD
'It is not some gift the Govt can decide to withhold.
'It is the law.'
The very best of luck to Cllr Elisa O'Donovan, the Social Democrats councillor for Limerick City West, who was today announced as the party's candidate for Mayor of Limerick.
Statement here 👇
socialdemocrats.ie/soc-dems-annou…
At a selection convention this evening, Rory Hearne - the respected housing campaigner, author and academic - was announced as the candidate for the Social Democrats in Midlands-North-West in the European Elections.
Full statement here 👇
socialdemocrats.ie/housing-expert…
Our Dublin MEP candidate Sinéad Gibney sat down for an interview with Irish Independent yesterday to discuss her campaign
independent.ie/irish-news/ref…
At a selection convention this evening, prominent human rights advocate and equality campaigner Sinéad Gibney was announced as the Social Democrats’ Dublin candidate in the 2024 European Elections.
Full statement 👇🏼
socialdemocrats.ie/sinead-gibney-…