Pretty much everyone in Ireland is affected by the housing crisis in some way or another. So it was a pleasure to review this book, _Homesick_ for the Irish Times. It's a really accessible account of the London housing crisis as it has unfolded over the last number of decades.

🗣️ ‘It’s McBudget that they’ve put out this year - and it’s a bit hard to swallow.’ @sineadgibney.bsky.social says the Government’s VAT cut for hospitality benefits big corporations and developers, not small businesses.  📺 Watch the full debate ➡️ https://youtu.be/GsQDqw8Oe4E

Tomorrow Catherine Connolly will visit us in Rathdown. Join us from 6pm at Taney Parish Centre, Dundrum.

Tune in from 10pm 📺

Lots of inspo from 24 hours at the SDLP conference in Belfast. It was wonderful to meet lots of people invested in a social democrat republic. We share the same challenges across our beautiful island - poverty, housing, childcare, online safety. Thanks for having me, SDLP. 💜❤️

This Government has a unique mandate from the Irish people on Palestine. It could do so much more but instead it continues to drag its heels.

The team at LauraLynn are experts at what they do, framing palliative care in the prism of children's rights and supporting families in their most difficult time. Thank you for all you do, for showing me around today and helping me understand this vital work.

Carers save the state €20 billion a year. This needs to be recognised and we must abolish the means test for carers’ allowance.

Government must stand up to Big Tech & protect our data – individual safety and national security is under threat www.thesun.ie/news/1589474...

“There is no real privacy on the internet or on AI anymore, and I think our younger generation has accepted that” It really was harrowing to hear this at committee. It is so deeply wrong that this concession of privacy has been so readily made on behalf of younger generations. 1/2

Tune in to Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio One from 11.30am 📻

Given that the FAI faces questions about serious gaps in safeguarding procedures, it is imperative it does not seek to evade scrutiny. www.socialdemocrats.ie/fai-must-rev...

‘Technology Ireland said regulators should be guided to consider the economic impact of their work and plans on the whole economy’ Let me fix that for you, RTÉ - tech lobby asks gov to back off and let them be. www.rte.ie/news/busines...

‘While the DPC has said it is looking into the matter and is “deeply concerned” by the revelations, this needs a strong response. If consumers are to feel confident their privacy is being protected, it needs to be backed up with solid action’ www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

Sandyford Business District put on a brilliant evening for Culture Night, showcasing delicious local businesses and the sweet sounds of the Dublin Symphony Orchestra. 🎻 Thank you to Sandyford Business District and all involved.

Opposition leader of the Ohio State Senate, Nickie Antonio, visited Leinster House today. I really enjoyed chatting with her about women in politics, social democracy and MANufacturing chaos.

We don't need new legislation or regulation we need the DPC to enforce the regular framework already exists they've known about this issue for the last eight years. www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

Today the Dáil reconvened after the recess. Over the last two months this genocide has continued unabated. We must as a house discuss the genocide and the concrete steps that can be taken to end it.

ICTU warns of worker objections to Israeli actions www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Rathdown for Connolly out and about for the brilliant Catherine Connolly. Get in touch if you want to raise your voice for a champion for peace. 💚💚💚

We cannot allow sportswashing or artwashing during a genocide. This is very welcome news from RTÉ today.

A few hours ago the Familia boat of the Global Sumud Flotilla was struck in Tunisian waters. It’s yet to be confirmed if this was an attack by Israel. Although this flotilla has already been directly threatened by Israel. 1/2

The threats presented by AI are not being taken seriously by government, which has chosen to only prepare for the potential benefits of its use. www.socialdemocrats.ie/new-ai-offic...

An excellent piece by Ria Czerniak-LeBov looking at the role of Israeli academia in the genocide. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Children and families need regulation that protects them from the potential harmful impacts of AI. We must put in place a strong regulatory framework that is effective and protects our young people. m.independent.ie/irish-news/s...

Ireland's Central Bank will no longer be facilitating the sale of Israeli bonds. This is not because of the actions of our government but because of the voice of the Irish people. Thank you to every single person who showed up and made their voice heard.

“We must remove the triple lock and take charge of our own affairs” This is a disingenuous and dangerous attempt at oversimplifying the concept of sovereignty. Why are Fine Gael hell bent on removing the triple lock and dismantling our neutrality? www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Housing is one of the issues that I've been contacted about most often during this first Dáil term. I've been raising it in the Dáil chamber and will continue to work hard on the issue over the term ahead.

Dublin are All-Ireland Champions!!! 🏆🏐 An unreal performance. What a team. A great day to be a dub 🩵💙 Thank you to this wonderful squad for such a memorable afternoon in Croke Park. 🙌 #ÁthCliathAbú #UptheDubs @dublinlgfa.bsky.social

It is dishonest to consistently make promises that you can’t keep or do not intend to keep. People need clarity and support not ambiguity and let downs.

Let's be clear that the details of the NDP are being withheld so that the Lowry deal isn't yet exposed.

The Left Bank Summer School was incredible again this year 💜✊ Highlights for me were getting to hear from the amazing Prof. Katrina O'Sullivan on Friday and chairing a session on New Directions for the Irish Economy with speakers Prof.Mary Murphy and Shana Cohen.

Today was the launch of Catherine Connolly’s presidential campaign. It was a great start to what will be an exciting campaign ahead for a brilliant candidate. For more information on getting involved see catherineconnollyforpresident.ie and join us in supporting Catherine.

I’m always so proud of our Rathdown communities but I am especially so today. We showed up in numbers, calling for sanctions, and calling for action on the genocide in Palestine. Saoirse don Phalaistín 🇵🇸

Today is Trans & Intersex Pride 🏳️‍⚧️⚧️ Join the march from 2pm meeting at City Hall. We must show our support for the trans community here, particularly at a time when disinformation, hate, and vitriol proliferate.

The Social Democrats will nominate Catherine Connolly for President. Catherine is a woman of immense integrity, skill, and courage. She is an excellent parliamentarian and will make an even better President. It is a privilege to nominate her and support her campaign.

Solidarity with Francesca Albanese. No to sanctions. Yes to Nobel Peace Prize.

The government should be moving heaven and earth to help GAA Palestine get these 33 children to Ireland. Instead they are putting up bureaucratic roadblocks and treating the chaperones who will be accompanying them with utter suspicion and disdain. www.socialdemocrats.ie/government-m...

Soaring costs are impacting people across Ireland. We need to have full transparency on supermarket profits. This Wednesday we will bring a motion calling for this transparency and for regulators to have more power.

We must pursue comprehensive legislation that includes services and that is in line with the ruling of the ICJ. We cannot allow for legislation in this area to be weak and limited in scope.

This morning I attended the launch of FLAC’s Annual Report. The report calls for action on legal aid and is a stark read. Thank you to Chief Executive Eilis Barry and to all involved in FLAC for your vital work.

Join us in Dundrum on July 12th. 🇵🇸

The interview mentioned by Shane Ross in today's Irish Independent can be listened back to on @rteradio1.bsky.social 🎧 1/2 www.independent.ie/opinion/shan...

A powerful piece and a must read from Ria Czerniak-LeBov. www.thejournal.ie/readme/israe...

I'm a big fan of Oliver Callan on RTÉ Radio One so it was a real pleasure to sit down with him this morning and discuss my relationship with alcohol. I spoke about my history with alcohol, how life without alcohol can be transformative, and the importance of alcohol labelling.

I'm getting a lovely reaction to sharing my story about alcohol, thanks for all the support, everyone 🫶🏻 I chatted to Harry McGee, it's in today's Irish Times: www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

An incredible performance from Don Wycherley, and a beautiful script that captures this extraordinary man, Paddy Armstrong. Go see it. www.paviliontheatre.ie/events/view/...

Great to join with so many fellow SocDems at the Raise the Roof protest this evening 📢🏠🙌