The imposing of a travel ban on Israel’s most far-right ministers must be only the beginning of Ireland’s actions to sanction Netanyahu’s rogue government. It’s time the Taoiseach stops announcing the bare minimum. @patriciastephenson.bsky.social

Some big news today from party leader Holly Cairns 👇

For the second week running, a report has warned about the heavy demand that data centres are placing on Ireland's energy systems. But when will this Government listen?

Join us in the Imperial Hotel, Cork City next Friday and Saturday June 12th and 13th for the annual Left Bank Summer School. Activists will gather from around the country to discuss the burning issues facing Ireland in 2026, and to set out a vision for a fairer republic. ti.to/socdems/the-...

While today’s plan represents a positive outcome for SNAs, who have worked tirelessly over the last decade regarding respect and appropriate treatment in the workplace, it should not have taken so long to get to this stage. @jencummins.bsky.social

Govt's new maximum fee cap for childcare services operating under the core funding model is a derisory reduction of less than €15 a week. It's a far cry from the pre-election promise of a plan to achieve a €200 monthly fees cap. It will make little difference to hard-pressed families.

At our National Conference this February, we hosted a seminar where members from the LGBTQI+ community shared their concerns. One thing is clear: we've got a long way to go in Ireland. The Social Democrats are committed to true equality for the LGBTQIA+ community – this Pride month, and always.

We need to see long term planning of how public money is raised and spent. But FF/FG don't seem interested in anything beyond getting re-elected in the next few years. We’re not in this for easy wins and quick fixes, we’re in it to change Ireland for the better for now, and for the future.

We can't have business as usual as the Israeli regime commit atrocities in Palestine and Lebanon. The Ireland-Israel soccer game cannot go ahead. On the 10th of June, we are bringing a motion demanding the govt withdraw support for this game. Contact your TD now, and ask that they support it.

5,604 children are now homeless. Record evictions and record rents are driving families into crisis. This cannot become normal.

Meet your new TD for Dublin Central – North Strand's own Daniel Ennis.

Ireland is scheduled to play Israel twice later this year. On 10 June, the Dáil will debate a Social Democrats’ motion demanding the Govt withdraw support for these games. If you want to #StopTheGame, contact your local TDs and ask them to support our motion.

Record-high homelessness has resulted from record-high evictions, all of which can be traced back to disastrous Government housing policies. Today’s figures show there were a record 17,548 people living in homeless emergency accommodation at the end of April. @roryhearne.bsky.social

The Social Democrats are bringing forward a Dáil motion demanding the government withdraw its support for the forthcoming Ireland-Israel soccer match. We cannot allow a genocidal Israeli state to launder its reputation through sportswashing. @sineadgibney.bsky.social

Adults with intellectual disabilities are being left without the support they need. Families need proper respite care, funded disability housing and clear timelines now. The current system is failing people with disabilities and their loved ones.

Not one Health Minister stayed for the debate last night on 0.0 alcohol advertising. The Government says public health matters, but dismissed practical proposals without engagement. People deserve better from politics and better from Government.

Diesel from an Irish Rail fuel facility has been leaking into the River Liffey for over a year. Yet we are only finding out about it now - 14 months later. There must be full accountability - and consequences - for those responsible.

More pain on the way for households as Electric Ireland announces electricity and gas price hikes from July. Consumers have been abandoned by the Govt and left at the mercy of the energy market. No targeted supports. No proper investment in solar. No moratorium on data centres.

Schools should not be insisting on students wearing expensive branded uniforms in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis. Minister must do more to encourage schools to adopt guidelines from a 2017 Dept of Education circular to bring down uniform costs for families. @jencummins.bsky.social

Parents in their 70s, 80s and 90s are still acting as full-time carers. Families should not have to wait for a parent to die before support arrives. Adults with disabilities deserve secure homes in their own communities.

GP reform was unanimously backed by the Dáil. Three months later, communities are still waiting. GPs in disadvantaged areas need support now.

An EPA report has warned that we are miles off reaching our 2030 emissions targets. Missing these targets won't just have environmental or social costs – the EU fines that come with missing them will cost us dearly. Is the govt playing chicken with the EU in the hopes they just won't fine us?

Too many survivors of mother and baby homes - including those who were boarded out - continue to face barriers because of arbitrary eligibility rules and exclusions from redress schemes. The State cannot continue to stand over a system that results in a hierarchy of survivors.

New autism protocol must not become a substitute for investment in overwhelmed services. The real test is whether there are enough clinicians to provide careful assessment and meaningful intervention. @liamquaidetd.bsky.social

Over 17,000 people are homeless in Ireland. More than 5,000 are children. This housing crisis is not inevitable. It is the result of political choices.

Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson @patriciastephenson.bsky.social introduced a Bill today to give greater powers to prevent munitions being flown through Shannon Airport and Irish airspace, along with a suite of other measures. Read more:

The Government must spend less time trying to find loopholes to dodge EU fines and more time making genuine attempts to reduce our emissions. There is no more time for delay; the Government must commit to genuine climate measures to give us any chance of reaching our 2030 targets.

Without services included, the Occupied Territories Bill will be toothless. Yet, the govt continues to scaremonger around the economic impacts. Meanwhile, Spain's own OTB includes services, and they have yet to see backlash from the EU or the US. So why is govt holding out?

It's our new TD's first day – so we asked him all of the burning questions.

Nearly €500 million was spent on emergency accommodation last year. But the real cost is the trauma carried by children and families. Homelessness is a political failure.

A politics of decency, hope, and inclusion won out in Dublin Central last week. Our new TD Daniel Ennis is determined to represent not just those who lent him their vote, but everyone who calls Dublin Central home.

This weekend marked a pivotal moment for the Social Democrats. It's clear that people are looking for an alternative to this govt – and more and more people are looking to us as that alternative. We are determined to keep building, and ambitious for Ireland's future.

How was your weekend? We won’t lie – ours was pretty good.

“These by-election results have been monumental for the Social Democrats. "They demonstrate that the momentum for the party seen since the general election is not just confined to opinion polls. "It has now been reflected in polling booths." Statement from party leader Holly Cairns TD 👇

A nurse’s entire take-home pay now barely covers the average Dublin rent. People are being evicted while sick, grieving and struggling. This housing crisis is causing real human misery.

You do not need political experience to make a difference. You just need to care about Ireland’s future. Join the Social Democrats and help build something better.

These by-elections have been monumental for the Social Democrats. From gaining another seat in Dublin Central, to seeing our best ever result in Galway West, we've got real momentum. It's clear that people want an alternative – why not join us and be part of it? www.socialdemocrats.ie/join/

You should join the Social Democrats … And here’s why according to just a few of our members …

You should join the Social Democrats … And here’s why according to just a few of our members …

Progressing the Occupied Territories Bill without the inclusion of a ban on services shows the Government is crumbling under pressure from the United States. The inclusion of a ban on services is what gives this legislation teeth. @patriciastephenson.bsky.social

It’s today. Polls are open. Your vote is your voice and every vote counts. Vote Daniel Ennis number 1 for Dublin Central and Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich number 1 for Galway West.

One day to go, and the pace of the campaign hasn’t let up. For one last time, here are the scenes from Galway West! And don’t forget — tomorrow, vote Míde no.1.

Young people from all over the Gaeltacht are leaving in their droves. And a major part of the reason why is the housing disaster. The Social Democrats have a plan to kickstart housing delivery in Gaeltacht areas. Tomorrow, vote for solutions over stagnation. Vote Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich number 1.

Today’s revelation that Irish Rail has written down the value of a new IT system by €50m is further proof that the State is unable to effectively manage projects of this nature There is a growing sense of Groundhog Day as, yet again, we see taxpayers’ money wasted.

20% of the 1,778 complaints to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office last year concerned Tusla, further proving the need for an independent review into its standards. How many more damning reports like today’s does the Government need to see before it lifts the lid on Tusla’s issues?

Year on year, rents are up 7% in Dublin, 13% in Cork and a whopping 18% in Galway. A generation of young people are being priced out of their future. They should not feel embarrassed, the Government should feel embarrassed for failing them.

Has Galway's public transport system ever left you stranded? Chances are it has – and it never gets any less frustrating. A lack of vision and ambition have stalled major projects that could vastly improve daily life here. Galway West needs a TD with that vision and ambition. Vote Míde number 1.

Tomorrow, polls open in the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections. This is a real opportunity for the SocDems to add two fantastic representatives to our Dáil team. It's a chance to change Ireland for the better. Make sure to put pen to purple tomorrow, and vote Dan and Míde number 1.

2 cities. 100s of canvassers. This Friday, vote for change, vote Daniel Ennis for Dublin Central and Míde NicFhionnlaoich for Galway West.

Today 100 people have come out to get Daniel Ennis elected and spread his message. We need a TD who will represent his community in Dublin Central with pride, courage, and positivity. Vote Daniel Ennis number 1 this Friday 22nd May.