What a beautiful day with Catherine Connolly in the Inner City yesterday. Catherine has tapped into something special, the energy and hope in this campaign to elect a president with values, integrity, and a real connection to the people she seeks to serve. You can feel it building everyday.

I was devastated to hear that my good friend Cat O’Driscoll was assaulted while simply walking along the street last week. Something is fundamentally broken in this city & it won’t be addressed without serious state intervention. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

Op-Ed in The Journal today about safety in the City and why curfews are a bad idea. www.thejournal.ie/readme/safet...

Myself and Ethel were delighted to get down this morning to lend our support to the wonderful secretaries and caretakers. It’s a shame that they are now a full week into their strike. They should never have had to stand this long for the basic decency of pension parity and fair leave entitlements.

Great to join Eddie Mullins, CEO of Merchant’s Quay, for a 5k this morning as part of their Road to Recovery campaign to raise awareness of the incredible work they do to support people on their journey to recovery.

Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking at the Fergus McCabe Summer School marking 30 years of CityWide. CityWide’s work over the past three decades has been crucial and as we shape the new National Drugs Strategy community groups like them must have a seat at the table.

Tonight at 7pm. Register in the link below us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Social Democrats TD @garygannontd.bsky.social on how targeted supports could help tackle the Cost of Living Crisis, as opposed to universal supports. The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie. #CostOfLiving #RTETWIP

Social Democrats TD @garygannontd.bsky.social on possible redress scheme from government in the future due to today’s living conditions for children. The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie. #ChildPoverty #RTETWIP

Today at noon, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social speaks with: Minister of State: Christopher O'Sullivan Sinn Féin TD: Claire Kerrane Social Democrats TD: @garygannontd.bsky.social discussing #Homelessness #CostOfLiving and #Gaza. #RTETWIP broadcasts at midday today on @rteone.rte.ie.

The government has been accused of “skipping independent scrutiny” after it admitted that its recent deportation flight to Nigeria occurred without a human rights monitor on board. These monitors had been included in the govt’s two previous charter flights to Georgia

Full piece here arising from questions submitted by @garygannontd.bsky.social on the back of the flight www.thejournal.ie/deportation-...

Thank you so much to Merchants Quay Ireland CEO Eddie Mullins and the wonderful staff for the tour of their service this morning. The facilities are world class, and even before you step inside, you can sense the team’s enthusiasm, warmth, and genuine respect.

Govt must not repeat the same failed approach to expansion of prison system by treating rehabilitation as an afterthought. Otherwise, we’re not building a justice system. We’re just expanding the same broken cycle, brick by brick. www.socialdemocrats.ie/governments-...

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley who lost his life today in service of his community. Truly devastating news.

Decision to close Dublin city centre’s only public toilets is a shortsighted move. It shows just how little planning or imagination exists at the heart of govt. We should be investing in infrastructure that serves the public good. www.socialdemocrats.ie/closure-of-d...

This is devastating. The conditions Mark Kelly describes are inhumane. Groups have been sounding the alarm about prison overcrowding for years now. How can we expect rehabilitation in environments that strip people of their dignity and basic humanity? amp.rte.ie/amp/1511051/

Social Democrat's TD @garygannontd.bsky.social shares his thoughts on the housing tsar controversy. 🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on @rteone.rte.ie

Social Democrat's TD @garygannontd.bsky.social believes that "Dublin needs a directly elected mayor" 🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on @rteone.rte.ie

Not content with the murder of children, the targeting of journalists, and the annihilation of Gaza, Israel has drone-struck a flotilla bringing aid into Gaza. This is extraordinary - the Government needs to do absolutely everything in its power now to stop this. #gaza #palestine #FFC

The IHRA’s definition of antisemitism serves only to silence vital criticism of Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza. It must be removed from the program for government. #gaza #palestine #kneecap

The North Inner City is regularly left begging for basic amenities like bins, while millions is squandered into already polished areas. Dublin divided: 'Grafton and Dawson Streets don't need regeneration, they're already gleaming' jrnl.ie/6692063

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Concerns raised by AGSI must be taken seriously. Govt cannot continue to bury its head in the sand while morale collapses and the force haemorrhages experienced members. We urgently need real reform, real investment, and real leadership. www.socialdemocrats.ie/government-c...

The Justice Minister's decision not to attend Garda Representative Association’s conference is an error of judgement. It's a missed opportunity to demonstrate meaningful support for gardaí at a crucial juncture in the history of the force. www.socialdemocrats.ie/gra-conferen...

GP Care for All staff were once again on Morning Ireland today, warning that their service is at risk of closure. They’re calling for a tax exemption under charitable status to keep their vital service running.

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What a stunningly beautiful day to run around this great city of ours. Fair play to @DubCityCouncil for putting on a brilliant event and thank you to everyone who took the time give a little cheer along the way. Always a pleasure to run with @SanctuaryRunner 💜

If you’re wondering what happened today in Dáil Eireann, this man, gave two fingers to the Irish people. And this is who the government are altering all democratic norms for.

Documents show the Government decided to halt the opening of asylum centres in certain areas in response to violent protests and criminal acts. This marks a dangerous capitulation to far-right extremists. Where is the accountability for online incitement? www.socialdemocrats.ie/government-m...

Being Challenged isn't Oppression. Wise words from @garygannontd.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/garygann...

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This morning we have yet another headline warning us of prison overcrowding – a direct result of underfunded and mismanaged prison infrastructure. This is a crisis that we can’t continue to ignore. extra.ie/2025/03/21/n...

The Government’s failure to address online misinformation and the far-right is a dereliction of duty. These groups are organising online, and the lack of urgency to tackle this threat is deeply concerning. #Dublin #Misinformation www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...

A functioning justice system doesn’t just react to disorder – it prevents it. Prioritising band-aid measures while ignoring the deeper issues in policing will not address the Garda recruitment and retention crisis. www.socialdemocrats.ie/band-aid-mea...

Don’t worry.. @SimonHarrisTD is getting us fighter jets.

1/5 Today, the people of Gaza are mourning their families because governments around the world refuse to see their lives as worthy of protection. Israel has once again unleashed horror on a starving, besieged population bombing Gaza and killing 350 people in tents in ‘safe zones’.

Tonight’s Equality in Education meeting one thing was very clear - parents and advocates are fed up with the Government’s failure to provide essential supports for children with special needs and they are at their wits end with a system that is failing their children.

Equality in Education in Dublin Central. Please join us this Monday at 7:30 pm in Belvedere Youth Club for a public meeting on how we can tackle the crisis currently facing children with special needs in the North Inner City.

Findings from the Office of the Inspector of Prisons paint a stark picture of subhuman conditions in our jails. Some prisoners are forced to sleep on floors and eat their meals off the ground beside unpartitioned toilets. Overcrowding must be addressed. www.socialdemocrats.ie/shocking-con...

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Shocking interview with the Taoiseach on @RTELateLateShow just now- referencing Tony Gregory as a precedent for his grubby back room deal with Lowry- The Gregory Deal was published & available for all to see… Publish your deal with Lowry if you wish to make that comparison.

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Heartbreaking news from Stoneybatter in the last few hours. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the entire community affected by this. A sincere thank you to our emergency services and the Gardaí for such a quick response this afternoon.

You can watch the live totals for each country if you scroll down on this page. Ireland only needs to collect 4,351 more signatures to add the country to the 7 needed. We're the 3rd closest to doing so. citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/...