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CSO figures show there were 5,841 new dwelling completions in the first quarter of this year – a fall of 12.1% on the same three months of 2023.
"This exposes the Govt's spin on housing for what it is," says @OCallaghanCiansocialdemocrats.ie/cso-figures-ex…
Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition.
In 2022, admissions were the highest in a decade.
But there are just 3 inpatient beds for adults with eating disorders in Ireland.
20 new beds were promised in 2018 - when will they be delivered?
The new Taoiseach made big and bold promises of 50,000 homes a year.
"It hasn’t taken long for the row back on these promises to begin," says @OCallaghanCian
"A new Taoiseach, new big promises, but same failure to deliver."
socialdemocrats.ie/new-taoiseachs…
Minister Ryan is trying to distance himself from Govt's objection to the landmark climate case taken in the ECHR by the 'Swiss Grannies' group.
"But his statement is a desperate attempt to rewrite history," says @WhitmoreJensocialdemocrats.ie/ministers-stat…
Last week’s verdicts were a rare victory in the Stardust families’ campaign for justice.
However the relief of these verdicts is intertwined with righteous anger.
The state must ensure that a group never need to fight as hard for justice as the Stardust families had to do.
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.
@WhitmoreJen
The unlawful killing verdict delivered to the Stardust families is a watershed moment.
The State must now accept responsibility for its failings in the case.
We cannot expect people to fight for every last inch of justice that they get.
The govt must deliver.
@WhitmoreJen
Today is #EarthDay2024
"A report highlighting an alarming increase in heat-related deaths in Europe over the past two decades lays bare the dire consequences of countries failing to meet climate action targets," says @WhitmoreJen
"We must do better."
socialdemocrats.ie/alarming-incre…
"Confirmation of a State apology to the #Stardust families is welcome," says @sineadgibney, the @SocDems' Dublin candidate in the European Elections.
"But it must mark a turning point in how victims of injustice are treated in this country."
socialdemocrats.ie/apology-to-sta…
Too often, we don’t discuss the real life impact of the housing crisis
Kelly-Anne always thought if she worked hard enough, she’d own her own home in Cork
But at 37, she still lives in her childhood bedroom
Across the country, there are 500,000 adults living with their parents
Communities all over Ireland are already feeling the effects of climate change.
But the govt's Climate and Nature Fund doesn't come into effect until 2026.
When is the govt going to take this global crisis seriously?
@HollyCairnsTD
"The harassment of a public representative by a group of masked men is an affront to democracy and cannot go unchallenged," says @HollyCairnsTD
"What we are witnessing is not protest.
"This intimidation cannot be allowed to continue with impunity."
socialdemocrats.ie/harassment-and…
The govt refuse to accept any criticism of their failing housing plan and claim the @SocDems put forward no solutions to the crisis.
They’re just not listening.
In the last few weeks alone, @OCallaghanCian put forward 255 housing amendments.
This govt just vote them all down.
Today is a watershed moment for the #Stardust families in their decades-long search for the truth, says @OCallaghanCian
"The unlawful death verdicts will not take from the families’ enduring sense of loss but will hopefully bring them some comfort."
socialdemocrats.ie/inquest-verdic…
Govt rejects @OCallaghanCian amendment to Planning and Development Bill to ringfence 50% of all new apartment developments for individuals and families to buy.
"FF and FG are turning Ireland into a nation of renters."
socialdemocrats.ie/government-rej…
Disabled people, children with additional needs and their families have waited long enough for change.
It's time the government move on from just describing the problems in disability to actually doing something about them.
@HollyCairnsTD
Cost of buying a home has increased by a further 6.1% in the past 12 months.
"Skyrocketing house prices are locking a generation out of home ownership," says @OCallaghanCian
"No wonder half a million adults are stuck living in their childhood bedrooms."
socialdemocrats.ie/skyrocketing-h…
The RTE Investigates documentary into abortion services was harrowing
Six years after Repeal, women are still being traumatised, stigmatised and penalised
This suffering would end if the law was amended
When will the govt act?
Full clip here: youtu.be/zAnFKKc5B3E
In Dáil response to @RoisinShortall, 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…
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229K Followers 9K FollowingPolitical correspondent @virginmedianews • 1/3 of #TheGroupChat podcast, Wednesdays at 11pm on Virgin Media One • Columnist @meathchronicle and @TheSundayIndo
43K Followers 12K FollowingSocial Democrats Candidate Europe Midlands-North-West/
Author 'Gaffs:Why no-one can get a house'/
Associate Professor Maynooth University/
Host @Rebootpod /
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Will never accept that homelessness is normal.
#HowIrelandWorks
#not1home
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