"Do you know what's number one in deterring young people from crime or anti-social behaviour? Sport." 🗣️ Thomas Byrne, Gary Gannon TD and Darragh Moriarty on how important sport is to them and their parties in comparison to other areas of concern 👊 #GE24 | #GESportsPolicies

Break up with 100 years of broken promises Vote Soc Dems no 1 on Friday, November 29 🗳️

Next up in our special series, the Social Democrats answer the Hot Press #GE24 questionnare: "Any action that can be taken against Israel, would be taken, if the Social Democrats were in government" hotpress.com/opinion/genera…

“The Social Democrats are really the face of a changing politics in Ireland ... Women have babies, that’s just reality and that’s life, and we have to support them if we want more women to run.” irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

📸 Final Design Image Revealed Our third image showcases the #DublinCityLido as a vital piece of social infrastructure with inclusivity and community at its core. A proven not-for-profit model already in use in Dublin today would guarantee affordable access. #CommunityFirst

Dublin city centre is not as safe as it should be. And though Simon Harris's taskforce has published its report, there's still no budget allocated to implementing its recommendations. The capital deserves better, and the next govt must deliver better.

Absolutely delighted to see justice served and excited to close this chapter. I joined Kingdom Pride a few years ago because I wanted Kerry now to be a better place for queer kids than the one I grew up in, and that's where our energy should be going.

Thank god I got my train home on the 19th

Annual retweet. Never fails to make me laugh

This is cold and cruel. It's a measure to remove reminders of FF/FGs successive policy failures and the extent of inequality in Dublin today. Improves nothing, helps no one, and actively harms those in need.

These alternative services fill a gap where state services fail to look after people? If they're removed without replacements then what?

The last Govt gave in to the usual fearmongering in relation to this long overdue reform. Fear can't keep winning though. A commitment was made, this next Govt should now plan for it and enact the laws. We've called for a clear timeline #giveusthenight rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

We spoke to the Financial Times about a range of topics relating to nightclubs. The main focus on Ireland here though regards the uncertainty on licensing and how it's holding back new investment into the sector ft.com/content/2138e9…

How can a teacher, nurse, guard, or any young person afford to buy a home at these house prices? Highest level of increase in 8 years. This government claimed it turned a corner on housing , it was all spin, They've taken us off a cliff, and there's no sign of a driver...

The Govt want to scrap rent pressure zones and allow rents soar. This would lead to huge increases in homelessness and poverty. A landlords’ spokesperson agrees the measure would lead to increased poverty and homelessness - but is advocating for it anyway

Homeless figures reach another record high of over 15,000 people – including over 4,600 children "Homelessness and housing have been an emergency for over a decade, yet we are still waiting for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to treat it as such" independent.ie/irish-news/hom…

Just days after the latest figures confirmed there are now 15,378 people living in homeless emergency accommodation – 4,653 of them children – the Minister was unable to say when final figures for the delivery of social homes for 2024 would be available. socialdemocrats.ie/governments-so…

I raised the case in the Dáil of elderly parents of a disabled adult child in my constituency who contacted me. Parents are terrified about the future for their diasbled children when they are no longer able to care for them. We need more action from Government on this

NEW: The Social Democrats have selected Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich to contest the upcoming Galway West by-election.