Government REDUCES proportion and number of women in Ministerials roles (Cabinet, Super Junior, Ministers of State) from 29% in last Government to 24% in this Government. (10 women of 35 in last Govt; 9 of 38 in this Govt).

Social Democrats acting leader Cian O'Callaghan T.D. has today announced the party’s new spokespeople. “Our team of 10 TDs, 40% of whom are women, have hit the ground running and are already working hard in their communities and holding the Govt to account.” socialdemocrats.ie/social-democra…

Michael Lowry is attempting to rewrite history. Having previously bragged about his role in Govt, he is now claiming he is in Opposition. Instead of objecting to this farce, FF/FG are dancing to Michael Lowry’s tune. Cian O'Callaghan T.D. Aidan Farrelly TD socialdemocrats.ie/fianna-fail-an…

This new Govt has barely been formed, and it’s already mired in controversy Its deal with Michael Lowry makes a mockery of any claims it will champion ethical standards in public life There must be an end to the chaos, jobs for the boys , vague commitments and stroke politics

Huge congratulations to Patricia Stephenson, who has just been elected to Seanad Éireann!

It is shocking that Ireland is 104th in the global rankings for female representation in parliament. But should it really be surprising given the government parties’ attitude to promoting women? Just 3 women were appointed to cabinet and just 6 as junior ministers. Shameful

Delighted to welcome Bernard Joyce and Jacinta Brack, from Irish Traveller Movement to Leinster House. My Social Democrats colleagues and I look forward to working together on issues of critical importance to our Traveller population.

Renters need a rent freeze not the removal of the rent caps with no protection. Not once in the last ten years have Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael treated the housing crisis like the emergency it is and why would they? It is their policies that are causing this crisis. Social Democrats

This is a big issue being raised by my constituents, especially in Dublin 12 These appointments are crucial and time sensitive, the Government must address the shortage of public health nurses

Happy Valentines Day from the Government to the vulture funds... ❤️❤️❤️

The govt repeatedly promised to deliver 40,000 homes last year, but failed spectacularly Just 30,330 homes were delivered This govt is going backwards, no forwards, on housing There is another way The Social Democrats have a plan for radical action which we are bringing to the Dáil

The lack of consultation with those most affected was completely unacceptable. A school should always meet the needs of the community and not be used to score political points.

Govt’s housing plan is a proven failure and is now in crisis. But there are many solutions that FF and FG are choosing to ignore. On Weds, the Social Democrats will bring a motion before the Dáil proposing a range of measures to address the housing emergency. socialdemocrats.ie/dail-to-debate…

In December and January, eight women in Ireland were killed. Gender based violence is endemic across this island. We need strong action to address it