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 … Politics • 14 Sep
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 … Politics • 01 Mar
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 … Politics • 23 Feb
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 … Politics • 22 Feb
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
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 … Politics • 11 Jun 22
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 … Politics • 28 Aug 20
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
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 … Politics • 20 Apr 20
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
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
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 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
10 key points from the Social Democrats' manifesto Ten key points from the Social Democrats' election manifesto: Campaign Daily • 31 Jan 20
Quality of life the focus of Social Democrats manifesto The full implementation of Sláintecare, rent freezes, the use of public land for social and affordable housing and greater public investment in childcare are among … Campaign Daily • 31 Jan 20
Overhaul of disability funding needed: Social Democrats The Social Democrats party has called for a complete overhaul of the funding system "after decades of under-prioritisation". Campaign Daily • 30 Jan 20
Social Democrats want to extend access to arts The Social Democrats say every person in Ireland has a right to participate in arts and culture in their every day lives. Campaign Daily • 29 Jan 20
Social Democrats pledge mental healthcare reform The Social Democrats have promised to reform mental health services in the country in order to put users and their families first. Campaign Daily • 28 Jan 20
Fine Gael maintains narrow lead over Fianna Fáil - poll Fine Gael has maintained a narrow lead over Fianna Fáil among voters, the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll suggests. Politics • 14 Oct 19
Exit polls show Portugal's Socialists lead in election Portugal's incumbent Prime Minister Antonio Costa's Socialists have taken the lead in a general election, exit polls have shown, after presiding over a period of … Europe • 06 Oct 19
Fianna Fáil narrows gap on Fine Gael, poll suggests Support for Fine Gael is marginally ahead of Fianna Fáil, the latest Sunday Business Post/Red C poll has suggested. Politics • 14 Sep 19
Greens gain as two polls released ahead of elections Two opinion polls have been published this evening, ahead of the final week of campaigning in the European and Local Elections. Politics • 18 May 19
Fine Gael extends gap over Fianna Fáil, poll suggests A new opinion poll suggests Fine Gael has extended its lead over Fianna Fáil to six points. Politics • 16 Mar 19
Support for Sinn Féin rises, opinion poll suggests Support for Sinn Féin has risen to its highest level in two years, according to the latest Red C Poll for the Sunday Business Post. Politics • 23 Feb 19
