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The panel discussion formed part of The Robert Tressell Festival taking place at the Liberty Hall Theatre in Dublin today

Left-wing coalition can be 'real alternative' - McDonald

The Sinn Féin President has said she "strongly believes" that a coalition of left-wing parties can take the Government on and offer a "real alternative" to what is currently in power.

Politics • 24 May

Eoin Hayes sold shares in the company Palantir, which supplies artificial intelligence tools to the Israeli military (File image)

Hayes 'indefinitely suspended' from party - O'Callaghan

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan has confirmed that the party's national executive has decided to "indefinitely suspend" TD Eoin Hayes, backing an earlier decision of the parliamentary party.

Politics • 11 Feb

Deputy Eoin Hayes (C) was suspended from the Social Democrats

Gloss comes off Social Democrats' election success

The gloss has gone off the Social Democrats with one of its new TDs overboard before the Dáil even meets for the first time.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Dec 24

Eoin Hayes (C) with Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan (L) and Deputy Garda Gannon

Social Democrats discuss full review of Hayes' suspension

The national executive of the Social Democrats met tonight to discuss holding a full review into the circumstances surrounding the suspension of newly elected TD Eoin Hayes.

Politics • 11 Dec 24

Social Democrats launched its manifesto this morning

Social Democrats pledges 145,000 social, affordable homes

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan has said it is not credible to suggest that tax cuts can be made alongside improved investment in public services.

Election 24 • 19 Nov 24

The Social Democrats said there needs to be development of laws to protect workers who may be displaced by AI

Social Democrats call for stronger regulation of AI

The Social Democrats want to see greater protection for children online, measures to combat disinformation and stronger regulation of Artificial Intelligence, or AI.

Politics • 30 Oct 24

The Social Democrats said the cap would cost the Exchequer €200-€250 million

Social Democrats propose monthly cap on childcare fees

Childcare fees would be capped at €250 a child per month under proposals published by the Social Democrats - who hope to build a public model.

Politics • 23 Oct 24

Holly Cairns was speaking at the Social Democrats' annual think-in in Dublin (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Govt squandering benefits of booming economy, Cairns says

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has accused the Government of squandering the benefits of a booming economy.

Politics • 17 Sep 24

Former Social Democrats co-leaders Catherine Murphy (R) and Róisín Shortall will not contest in the next general election (File pic: RollingNews.ie)

'Trailblazers' Murphy, Shortall will not contest election

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has described her predecessors Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall as "trailblazers in Irish politics" after confirmation that they will not contest the next general election.

Politics • 02 Jul 24

Holly Cairns said she was as committed as ever to leading the party into the next general election (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Cairns 'overjoyed' to share baby news

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said she is "overjoyed" to be expecting her first baby with her partner Barry.

Ireland • 16 Jun 24

The Cork South-West TD shared the news on Instagram

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns announces pregnancy

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has announced that she is expecting a baby girl.

Politics • 16 Jun 24

Ivana Bacik said her party believes measures in the Budget must be targeted to help those struggling the most (File:RollingNews.ie)

Labour's Bacik says measures in Budget must be targeted

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik has said her party believes measures in the Budget must be targeted to help those struggling the most and any cuts to income tax "must be targeted" at the lowest paid.

Politics • 14 Sep 23

Holly Cairns at a news conference this afternoon (RollingNews.ie)

New Soc Dems leader rules out any electoral pact

The new leader of the Social Democrats Holly Cairns has said she is "unashamedly ambitious about the future" and while she may not fit the stereotype of a politician "that is not a bad thing".

Politics • 01 Mar 23

Gary Gannon will not be in the running for leadership of the Social Democrats (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Gannon rules out Social Democrats leadership challenge

Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central Gary Gannon has ruled himself out for running for leadership of the party, while Holly Cairns, Jennifer Whitmore and Cian O'Callaghan are taking time to consider a challenge.

Politics • 23 Feb 23

Róisín Shortall and Catherine Murphy ahead of this afternoon's press conference (Image: RollingNews.ie)

Shortall, Murphy handing over 'leadership reins'

Róisín Shortall and Catherine Murphy have announced they are to step down as co-leaders of the Social Democrats, with a successor to be appointed at an "early date".

Politics • 22 Feb 23

The Social Democrats want a €1 billion fund to support businesses through the energy crisis

Social Democrats call for €1.5bn in household payments

The Social Democrats party is calling for a €1.5 billion support package for households in targeted direct cash payments.

Politics • 21 Sep 22

Social Democrats co-leaders Catherine Murphy (left) and Róisín Shortall speaking at conference (pic: Rollingnews.ie)

Soc Dems accuse Government over cost of living crisis

The Social Democrats have accused the Government of reacting too slowly to the cost of living crisis at the party's national conference amid calls to increase social protection payments.

Politics • 11 Jun 22

The Olympic boxing silver medalist has sincerely apologised for breaching the health guidelines earlier this month

Olympian Egan resigns FG whip over west Cork trip

Fine Gael Councillor Kenneth Egan has resigned the party whip after he holidayed in West Cork a week after returning from a boxing event in the UK.

Politics • 28 Aug 20

The Dáil was not scheduled to sit again until 15 September but will now be recalled early

Opposition parties call for earlier recall of Dáil

Opposition parties have said the Dáil should be recalled next week, much earlier than the time being proposed by the Government.

Ireland • 23 Aug 20

100 days since general election with no new government

100 days after February's general election, and amid a global pandemic, talks to form a new government are still taking place.

Politics • 18 May 20

In a joint letter both Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar said the next government will borrow at affordable rates

FF and FG leaders keen to avoid post Covid-19 austerity

The leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have told the Social Democrats that nobody knows with any accuracy how long the health emergency will last.

Politics • 20 Apr 20

The Social Democrats are due to meet Sinn Féin again on Thursday

Govt formation talks forecast to last until Easter

The co-leader of the Social Democrats, Róisín Shortall, has said government formation talks will continue until Easter.

Election 2020 • 03 Mar 20

Eamon Ryan said his party would not go into coalition for the sake of making up the numbers

Greens to invite parties to policy talks

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said his party would stay out of a coalition government if it did not match its policy objectives.

Election 2020 • 17 Feb 20

Roísín Shortall said people voted for change

Shortall: Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil coalition is not change

The co-leader of the Social Democrats Róisín Shortall has said a Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition government does not sound like change.

Election 2020 • 15 Feb 20

Renters' Charter was launched by the Social Democrats in Tallaght

Renters' Charter launched by Social Democrats

The Social Democrats launched a Renters' Charter this morning, with a 14-point plan that includes a three year rent freeze and longer tenancies.

campaign daily • 04 Feb 20