Amazon staff must be provided with assurances from the government that they will be adequately supported if faced with redundancy. www.socialdemocrats.ie/enterprise-m...

Today the Social Democrats will bring a motion urging govt to deliver a €400 emergency winter payment for disabled people. Contact your local TDs and ask them to support our motion.

This govt was elected on promises that it was solving the housing crisis. And many people believed them. But the Govt’s new rent regulations are further evidence of their failure They will make the housing crisis deeper - and drive rents up even further.

Govt continues to mislead the public on why it wants to dismantle the triple lock – a central tenet of Irish foreign policy for decades. But make no mistake – ending the triple lock will be the final nail in the coffin for Irish neutrality as we know it. @sineadgibney.bsky.social

Walking away from the UN will send a clear signal that we no longer care about multilateralism. www.socialdemocrats.ie/abandoning-t...

We need multilateralism now more than ever. Abandoning the Triple Lock is leaving behind multilateralism. This is a reckless and concerning action by cabinet. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Nobody expects transport infrastructure to happen overnight but they do expect it to happen. People want to use public transport, they want to see the delivery of infrastructure and of quality service. Stagnating projects and empty promises are not good enough.

In this year's Budget, disabled people were left €1,400 worse off per year. This Wednesday, the Soc Dems are bringing forward a motion to urge the govt to introduce an emergency winter payment for people with disabilities. Email your TD today to ask them to support our motion.

Donald Trump and Jared Kushner are prospectors feathering their own nests. We must call it out.

Thank you Gráinne Seoige for your time at committee today. We cannot continue to play catch up in this area. Govt need to get serious about regulation, enforcement, and challenging big tech.

🗣️ "We didn't ask for this, and we don't deserve it." A woman who was the victim of deepfake image abuse says her life has changed forever. Lucy Geraghty speaks about having to change jobs and move home after her photos were manipulated and shared online. #VMNews | @newschambers.bsky.social

Today we have heard more accounts of horrific deepfakes. The cowardice demonstrated by Govt in response to the Grok scandal is unacceptable. We need to see action in this area now. These crimes are not without victims.

We cannot allow for more women and girls to suffer like this. These crimes are not victimless. They are horrific. We must see action from Govt on this NOW. Thank you, Sonia. Thank you for your bravely speaking on this today.

Once again, it's all words, no action from this government. Enforce the laws and rules we have, or fill the legal gaps, to enable this State to protect its citizens. And do. It. Now. www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...

Trump is flouting international law. The global order that has been built up over eight decades since the Second World War is being desecrated.

Tune in from 10pm 📺

‘Inclusion is not a resolution we make in January and forget by February. It is lived experience. It is shared spaces where children learn, naturally and gently, how to adjust for one another’ www.thejournal.ie/readme/autis...

‘Some staff working remotely may be made to attend Enterprise Ireland’s Dublin office and not any of its nine regional offices’ It’s very concerning to see this backtracking from Enterprise Ireland. www.thejournal.ie/enterprise-r...

‘Their cowardice is palpable in every failure to meaningfully condemn things which are absolutely wrong’ www.thejournal.ie/readme/surre...

'EU executive tried to keep correspondence between union's tech enforcer and US multinationals under wraps' www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

A social media platform created a chatbot, essentially a machine, that produces child sex abuse material on request. They are responsible for that crime and must be held to account.

Coimisiún na Meán must prove its worth by taking action against Grok AI abuses. www.socialdemocrats.ie/coimisiun-na...

Irish airspace was used by the US as part of an active military operation, something wildly out of step with previous policy. Was this sanctioned by the government or an overstep by the US? Urgent clarity is needed www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

This is such a beautiful piece in the @independent.ie a must read 👇 m.independent.ie/life/colum-m...

'Legal and digital experts have labelled the Government’s new age-verification plans for social media as “intrusive”, “illegal” and an “expensive national embarrassment” waiting to happen' m.independent.ie/irish-news/g...

It’s hugely disappointing to see the GAA make the decision to retain their relationship with Allianz. The Irish people have been steadfast in their solidarity with the people of Palestine. It’s unacceptable to allow our national games to have a sponsor complicit in occupation.

Tune in to Virgin Media One from 10pm 📺

We've got so much to do to get law and policy ahead of AI. It was interesting to discuss the challenges and opportunities with parliamentarians from across Europe in an exchange in Parlement yesterday.

Any attack on a UN-mandated peacekeeping mission must be treated with the utmost seriousness – yesterday’s small arms fire directed towards our troops was intended to intimidate a force that’s primary function is to keep the peace. www.socialdemocrats.ie/safety-of-de...

This is the correct decision, one we can be proud of. Artwashing is not something that we should facilitate. www.rte.ie/entertainmen...

President Zelenskyy of Ukraine addressed a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas today. It was a privilege to be in the Dáil chamber for his address. President Zelenskyy called for Ireland’s support in building a lasting peace. It is vital that we support Ukraine in building this peace. 🇺🇦

We need to see the Occupied Territories Bill enacted NOW. The Govt must stop prevaricating.

Today on #RTETWIP, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, Sinn Féin TD @pearsedoherty.bsky.social and Soc Dem's TD @sineadgibney.bsky.social will join our panel to discuss immigration, Ukraine, the OTB and the transport plan. Broadcasts at 12 and again at 23:05 on @rteone.rte.ie

Tune in to RTÉ One from 12pm 📺

On tomorrow's #RTETWIP, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social will be joined by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, Sinn Féin's @pearsedoherty.bsky.social and Soc Dem's @sineadgibney.bsky.social. Immigration, Ukraine, OTB and the transport plan will be up for discussion. Tune in at 12 on @rteone.rte.ie

The @ipsc.bsky.social march today was powerful. 🇵🇸 The people continue to use their voice and demonstrate their solidarity with the people of Palestine. We must not turn our backs. We must ensure that the OTB is passed. Government stalling is not good enough. Saoirse don Phalaistín.

'what kind of debate results in conceiving of any human being, let alone a child, as “it”?' www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Last evening, we launched my late Dad's fourth and final book. We started the process of self publication before he died, with the book nearly complete, and myself, my Mum and my sister Eileen Gibney brought it to completion and launched it last night with the help of our cousin, Des Bishop. 1/5

'So much more needs to be invested in prevention, protection, legislative reform, and policy co-ordination to truly transform Ireland into a country where there is zero tolerance of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence' www.thejournal.ie/readme/holly...

Deeply saddening to hear of the passing of Margaretta D’Arcy today. Margaretta always fearlessly and unapologetically stood up for peace and justice in this world. Her voice will be dearly missed. Rest in power Margaretta.

Yesterday we held a Trans Appreciation and Information Evening. We heard from wonderful speakers and had really hopeful and powerful contributions and thought provoking discussion. Thank you to Johnny Thompson, Jenny Maguire, Daire Dempsey, and Michael Farrell, and everyone who joined us.

Rest in Power, Gary Mani Mounfield. The Stone Roses first album defined my youth and your basslines live rent free in my brain to this day.

Join us on Thursday for a Trans Appreciation and Information Evening 🏳️‍⚧️

Young people should have their voice heard in how their Ireland is shaped and governed. Today our PMB calls for the voting age to be lowered to 16.

“The magic number is zero....no child in homelessness.” Nuala Ward from the Ombudsman for Children’s Office hit home with her concluding statement during today's launch of The Simon Communities Annual Report Launch. 1/2

The Occupied Territories Bill is due to be passed before the end of November. Where is it?

Shamrock Rovers have done the double! ☘️🏆 What an incredible afternoon in the Aviva. Congratulations to Stephen Bradley and this outstanding Rovers squad on the clubs first double since 1987.

🗣️ "There is no humility with this government," says @sineadgibney. "We are all getting on with our work," responds @naoiseomuiri, as the pair clash over the Government’s handling of housing. #TonightVMTV

Mamdani’s and Connolly’s campaigns were similar. They both presented a vision and stayed true to that vision throughout.