SocDems McNally and Gannon go head-to-head for party's European elections nod
The number of MEP seats in the Dublin constituency will increase from three to four at this year’s election.
View ArticleExplainer: What has led to resignations in the Social Democrats?
The Social Democrats are reviewing Dublin candidate Ellie Kisyombe’s background in response to a Sunday Times story.
View ArticleOpinion: As a teacher should I encourage my students to strike against...
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.
View ArticleSocial 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.
View ArticleFinland election result: Prime minister's party is the 'biggest loser' as...
If the Social Democrats win, it will be their first time to head a government in 16 years.
View ArticleSocDems say Ellie Kisyombe will run in election after 'correcting the...
A independent review for the party has given the green light for the local election candidate.
View ArticleSocDems' Ellie Kisyombe criticises party leadership for 'disrupting' her...
Party co-leader Róisín Shortall described the issue as “water under the bridge”.
View ArticleCatherine Murphy 'not surprised' John Delaney used defamation actions against...
The Social Democrats co-leader said ‘others have done exactly the same’.
View ArticleCatherine Murphy interview: 'This government has got away with murder because...
The Social Democrats co-leader spoke to us about commuter gridlock and her party’s view on working with Labour.
View ArticleState of the (very early) race: Here's how the parties are shaping up ahead...
By-elections are notoriously difficult for government parties but Fine Gael has been preparing.
View ArticleMartin asked if he is on the side of homeless children or the side of Murphy...
Murphy has come under pressure for a number of issues, most notably the significant number of homeless people in Ireland.
View ArticleEoghan Murphy says no-confidence motion is a 'stunt' and expects to win vote...
The Housing Minister says the situation would be worse without the government’s Rebuilding Ireland plan.
View ArticleMore than 18,000 bikes were stolen over three years - but just 11% were...
There are calls for the gardaí to do more to tackle bike theft.
View ArticleParties settle into the campaign trail: No increase for bankers and promises...
It’s day two on the election campaign, with a focus on the economy.
View ArticleFine Gael promises to cap hospital parking at €10 per day, SF says fees...
Public hospitals earned just over €11.7 million from car parking fees last year.
View ArticleSocial Democrats propose affordable homes at €200k and the end to commuter...
Entitled ‘Invest in Better’, the party said the document sets out a uniquely Irish version of the Nordic model”.
View ArticleWhat'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.
View Article'Strength together': Eamon Ryan says Greens, Soc Dems and independents will...
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan talked to The Candidate Podcast.
View ArticleThe 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.
View ArticleCouple who ran in the same constituency for different parties both get...
The two beat off competition from a Fine Gael candidate in what is traditionally a stronghold for FG.
View Article'No paper candidates': How the Social Democrats' GE2020 strategy reaped...
The Social Democrats jumped from two TDs to six in the general election.
View ArticleSocial Democrats accuse Fine Gael of 'game-playing' and cancel meeting
Leo Varadkar last night said his party is “preparing to go into opposition”.
View ArticleSocial Democrats rule out going into a coalition government with Fianna Fáil...
Talks have been ongoing for more than a week now but there is no sign of a government being formed.
View ArticleCatherine Murphy: Revenue's relaxation of residency rules for Irish tax...
Normally, citizens who have chosen to live abroad for tax purposes can spend no more than 182 days a year living in Ireland.
View ArticleSoc 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.
View ArticleSocial 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.
View ArticleOverwhelming majority of Irish people expect austerity to return after the...
Opposition parties and trade unions have made strong statements in recent weeks against possible public spending cuts.
View Article'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.
View ArticleAmid criticism of Brian Hayes' attendance at Golfgate dinner, the Banking...
Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall says ‘it’s a bit rich’.
View ArticleFine Gael remains on top with Sinn Féin in second while Greens drop sharply...
Approval with the government has plummeted since June according to the latest opinion poll.
View ArticleDublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu does not rule out joining Social Democrats
Chu is currently a Green Party councillor and the party’s Chairperson.
View ArticleOpposition TDs hit out at lack of 'certainty and hope' but minister says...
This afternoon, the government unveiled its Budget for 2021.
View ArticleSocial Democrats member alleged to have voted twice in general election
Gardaí in Mallow confirmed that they are investigating an allegation of someone voting twice.
View ArticleHolly Cairns: The greyhound industry is inherently cruel – so why should the...
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.
View ArticleHolly Cairns TD invites greyhound industry board member who called her 'an...
The tweet was sent by a board member of Greyhound Racing Ireland and liked by a Fine Gael TD.
View ArticleCall 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”.
View ArticleTDs still pushing for extension of Mother and Baby Homes Commission despite...
The commission is due to dissolve on 28 February but a number of TDs want its term extended amid concerns over deleted audio recordings.
View ArticleTDs ask how testimony 'miraculously appeared down back of sofa', as time runs...
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.
View ArticleSocial Democrats vote unanimously to push government towards clear redress...
At the party’s national conference, Social Democrats voted to call on the government to prioritise addressing survivors’ concerns.
View ArticleHealthcare workers being vaccinated 'will be taken into consideration' in...
The easing of maternity hospital restrictions was not included in the government’s roadmap for reopening the country.
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