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Social Democrats’ motion calls for 10,000 affordable homes to be built every year

A Social Democrats’ motion to be debated in the Dáil this evening will call for 10,000 affordable purchase and affordable rental homes to be built every year. Cian O’Callaghan, the party’s deputy leader and housing spokesperson, said: “This ...

21 Sept 2023 at 15:08

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Social Democrat leader signals intent to contest local elections in Mayo next summer

THE NEW leader of the Social Democrats has signalled the party’s intention to stand local election candidates across the country, including Mayo. Holly Cairns said she is ‘really hopeful’ the party will find a Social Democrat candidate to ...

31 Jul 2023 at 13:00

Elections

Social Democrats leader tours Castlebar with local election candidate

SOCIAL Democrats leader Holly Cairns has visited Castlebar alongside the party’s local election candidate, Aidan Browne. Ms Cairns accompanied the Lahardane native to the Linenhall Arts Centre, which has been reported to be at risk of ...

04 Apr 2024 at 17:00

National News

Dates of two Budget 2025 energy credits have been confirmed

The Electricity Costs Emergency Measures Domestic Accounts Bill is expected to clear all stages in the Dáil by this evening, October 9 2024. The aim is to have the first energy credit of €125 available to consumers after November 1 ...

09 Oct 2024 at 08:10

National News

'Absolute disaster' - Government fails to reach 2024 target for social homes by 15 per cent

"The government may attempt to dress up its 2024 figures for social and affordable homes as some sort of success, but yet again we see targets being missed by a considerable distance", said Social Democrats housing spokesperson ...

23 Apr 2025 at 14:41

Local Elections

Aidan Browne wins SocDem’s Castlebar local election nomination

Lahardane’s Aidan Browne was selected as the Social Democrats’ candidate for the Castlebar area in the forthcoming local elections. The decision was made at a selection convention held last Thursday. Mr Browne, who works in ...

19 Feb 2024 at 10:00

General Election

Mayo native to contest General Election for Social Democrats in Galway

A MAYO native has been selected to run for the Social Democrats in the Galway West constituency in the upcoming General Election. Cllr Eibhlín Seoighthe, a native of Polranny, Achill, was selected by the Social Democrats ...

08 Nov 2024 at 13:00

National News

'Suspicious package' sparks evacuation of Social Democrats' headquarters in Dublin

An investigation is underway after the Social Democrats' offices in Dublin and a number of adjoining properties were evacuated this Friday morning after gardaí were alerted to a 'suspicious package'. The alarm was ...

13 Dec 2024 at 16:49

National News

Talk about timing! Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns gives birth on General Election day

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns announced that she gave birth to a baby girl on Friday, just in time in for polling day! Cairns shared a picture on Instagram of her holding her new baby, saying: "We’re ...

29 Nov 2024 at 13:33

Elections

Mayo Local Elections: Aidan Browne says 'housing has always been a priority'

Social Democrats candidate Aidan Browne wants to represent his parish: “Addergoole hasn’t had a representative in 30 years. I feel very strong about representing my people here. There are a few thousand ...

06 Jun 2024 at 10:30

National News

Elections 2024: Second Ireland South MEP seat could be filled by Thursday afternoon

Transfers have put Sinn Fein’s Kathleen Funchion in contention to be elected as one of Ireland’s 14 MEPs. Over 60% of Limerick Senator Paul Gavan's transfers went to his party running mate, propelling ...

13 Jun 2024 at 11:56

National News

Over 5,000 children spending Christmas in emergency accommodation 'shameful'

The latest figures on Irish homelessness have revealed that 5,321 children spent their Christmas in emergency accommodation. The report, which was released on Friday, highlights that a total of 16,...

04 Jan 2026 at 09:15

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