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# maternity hospitals

Healthcare workers being vaccinated 'will be taken into consideration' in reviewing maternity hospital restrictions

The easing of maternity hospital restrictions was not included in the government’s roadmap for reopening the country.

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Apr 2nd 2021, 5:37 PM

# Investigation

Social Democrats vote unanimously to push government towards clear redress scheme for Mother and Baby Home survivors

At the party’s national conference, Social Democrats voted to call on the government to prioritise addressing survivors’ concerns.

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Feb 27th 2021, 6:37 PM

# mother-and-baby homes

TDs ask how testimony 'miraculously appeared down back of sofa', as time runs out to extend Commission

A Social Democrats’ motion to extend the commission’s term by one year had broad support but is non-binding and is not being acted on by government.

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Feb 24th 2021, 4:37 PM

# deleted audio

TDs still pushing for extension of Mother and Baby Homes Commission despite 'miraculous' recovery of testimony

The commission is due to dissolve on 28 February but a number of TDs want its term extended amid concerns over deleted audio recordings.

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Feb 24th 2021, 6:05 AM

# deleted audio

Call for TDs to get free vote on extension of Mother and Baby Homes Commission

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore said the issue “goes beyond party politics”.

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Feb 22nd 2021, 2:53 PM

# greyhound debate

Holly Cairns TD invites greyhound industry board member who called her 'an ignorant little girl' to a live debate

The tweet was sent by a board member of Greyhound Racing Ireland and liked by a Fine Gael TD.

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Dec 1st 2020, 7:05 PM

Voices

Holly Cairns: The greyhound industry is inherently cruel – so why should the taxpayer fund it?

The Social Democrats TD says it defies logic that the greyhound industry should receive an increase of €2.4m on top of its already high funding.

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Nov 24th 2020, 11:59 AM

# Election

Social Democrats member alleged to have voted twice in general election

Gardaí in Mallow confirmed that they are investigating an allegation of someone voting twice.

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Oct 30th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Budget 2021

Opposition TDs hit out at lack of 'certainty and hope' but minister says 'there's no crystal ball for the pandemic'

This afternoon, the government unveiled its Budget for 2021.

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Oct 13th 2020, 8:47 PM

# green wave

Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu does not rule out joining Social Democrats

Chu is currently a Green Party councillor and the party’s Chairperson.

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Oct 12th 2020, 5:24 PM

# pollsters

Fine Gael remains on top with Sinn Féin in second while Greens drop sharply in latest opinion poll

Approval with the government has plummeted since June according to the latest opinion poll.

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Oct 8th 2020, 7:25 AM

# golfgate

Amid criticism of Brian Hayes' attendance at Golfgate dinner, the Banking Culture Board says it's not getting involved

Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall says ‘it’s a bit rich’.

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Aug 26th 2020, 1:10 PM

# new parents

'Maternity leave is a human right': TD calls for parental leave for TDs

Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns says it is ‘incredible’ that it does not already exist.

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Jul 29th 2020, 7:26 PM

# Cutbacks

Overwhelming majority of Irish people expect austerity to return after the pandemic

Opposition parties and trade unions have made strong statements in recent weeks against possible public spending cuts.

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May 20th 2020, 12:39 PM

# Soc Dems Out

Social Democrats rule out entering coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

The party raised concerns about austerity in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

22.0k

May 13th 2020, 10:07 PM

# government formation

Soc Dems meet to consider FF-FG policy doc, but they want more detail

The party wrote to Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar asking for more detail about the fiscal underpinning.

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Apr 17th 2020, 1:19 PM

# Coronavirus

Catherine Murphy: Revenue's relaxation of residency rules for Irish tax exiles is 'tone deaf'

Normally, citizens who have chosen to live abroad for tax purposes can spend no more than 182 days a year living in Ireland.

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Apr 6th 2020, 10:45 AM

# Coalition talks

Social Democrats rule out going into a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Talks have been ongoing for more than a week now but there is no sign of a government being formed.

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Feb 22nd 2020, 12:37 PM

# new government

Social Democrats accuse Fine Gael of 'game-playing' and cancel meeting

Leo Varadkar last night said his party is “preparing to go into opposition”.

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Feb 18th 2020, 9:55 AM

# Purple Reign

'No paper candidates': How the Social Democrats' GE2020 strategy reaped electoral success

The Social Democrats jumped from two TDs to six in the general election.

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Feb 16th 2020, 7:00 AM

# dail is fair in love and war

Couple who ran in the same constituency for different parties both get elected in dramatic final count

The two beat off competition from a Fine Gael candidate in what is traditionally a stronghold for FG.

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Feb 10th 2020, 4:07 AM

# hour by hour

The nation has decided. Here's when we'll know the results

We’ve a very long day ahead of us until we find out how the 33rd Dáil will look.

98.9k

Feb 9th 2020, 12:05 AM

# the candidate podcast

'Strength together': Eamon Ryan says Greens, Soc Dems and independents will talk first after election

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan talked to The Candidate Podcast.

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Feb 7th 2020, 5:04 PM

# ge2020

What's your big election question for Catherine Murphy? It's YOUR chance to ask

We want to put your questions to all the party leaders before 8 February.

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Feb 2nd 2020, 7:00 PM

# ge2020

Social Democrats propose affordable homes at €200k and the end to commuter hell in election manifesto

Entitled ‘Invest in Better’, the party said the document sets out a uniquely Irish version of the Nordic model”.

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Jan 31st 2020, 4:19 PM

# campaign pledges

Fine Gael promises to cap hospital parking at €10 per day, SF says fees should be scrapped altogether

Public hospitals earned just over €11.7 million from car parking fees last year.

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Jan 22nd 2020, 8:10 AM

# ge2020

Parties settle into the campaign trail: No increase for bankers and promises of jobs for all

It’s day two on the election campaign, with a focus on the economy.

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Jan 16th 2020, 8:16 PM

# Bike theft

More than 18,000 bikes were stolen over three years - but just 11% were retrieved

There are calls for the gardaí to do more to tackle bike theft.

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Jan 5th 2020, 6:30 AM

# rebuilding ireland

Eoghan Murphy says no-confidence motion is a 'stunt' and expects to win vote this evening

The Housing Minister says the situation would be worse without the government’s Rebuilding Ireland plan.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 9:14 AM

# Eoghan Murphy

Martin asked if he is on the side of homeless children or the side of Murphy as motion of no confidence is tabled

Murphy has come under pressure for a number of issues, most notably the significant number of homeless people in Ireland.

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Nov 27th 2019, 10:48 AM

# November Gain

State of the (very early) race: Here's how the parties are shaping up ahead of the by-elections

By-elections are notoriously difficult for government parties but Fine Gael has been preparing.

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Sep 22nd 2019, 10:00 PM

# Social Democrats

Catherine Murphy interview: 'This government has got away with murder because of Brexit'

The Social Democrats co-leader spoke to us about commuter gridlock and her party’s view on working with Labour.

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Sep 1st 2019, 10:00 PM

# Political Football

Catherine Murphy 'not surprised' John Delaney used defamation actions against Irish media

The Social Democrats co-leader said ‘others have done exactly the same’.

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Aug 27th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Dispute

SocDems' Ellie Kisyombe criticises party leadership for 'disrupting' her campaign

Party co-leader Róisín Shortall described the issue as “water under the bridge”.

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May 25th 2019, 5:31 PM

# Green Light

SocDems say Ellie Kisyombe will run in election after 'correcting the chronology of her backstory'

A independent review for the party has given the green light for the local election candidate.

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May 4th 2019, 12:41 PM

# fight to the finnish

Finland election result: Prime minister's party is the 'biggest loser' as results come in

If the Social Democrats win, it will be their first time to head a government in 16 years.

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Apr 14th 2019, 8:20 PM

# SELECTED

Social Democrats councillor Gary Gannon to run for MEP seat in Dublin

Gannon (32) was selected at a convention in Dublin city this evening by party members.

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Mar 19th 2019, 10:04 PM

Voices

Opinion: As a teacher should I encourage my students to strike against climate change?

Part of me has begun hoping that I’ll turn up one morning with my Hamlet and Sylvia Plath prepared but my students won’t be there anymore, writes Ronan Moore.

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Mar 13th 2019, 7:00 AM