Social Democrats launch ‘Solar for All’ plan to reduce energy costs for households.
Supports for solar panel installation need to be dramatically expanded and improved to help households cut their energy bills...
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“We do not publish exhaustive career histories alongside every piece,” said McConnell about an article calling for defence spending – written by a man who works for an arms consultancy that asks, “READY TO COMPETE MORE SERIOUSLY IN THE UK DEFENCE MARKET?”
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Letter to Taoiseach requesting urgent action in light of the illegal war with Iran and global uncertainty inflicted on us all by Trump’s rogue administration.
The violence we're seeing in the Middle East is spiralling out of control.
We need to see an evacuation plan in place so that Irish citizens in the region, as well as Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon, can return home safely.
There is no time to waste.
With Israel continuing its genocide & blockading Gaza & bombing Iran and Lebanon, putting the lives of Irish peacekeepers in danger as well as thousands of citizens in the region, it’s inconceivable that the Ireland-Israel fixture would go ahead.
The Govt must support the FIA to boycott Israel
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2 things happened simultaneously in Venezuela: the U.S. removed an authoritarian leader responsible for human rights abuses AND it violated international law by kidnapping a head of State.
Respecting and upholding international law in the face of global chaos has never been more important.
Grok is being used to create sexualised images of women and child abuse material which are posted on X.
So, why is the Department of Education still posting images of children to X?
If Government Departments are going to continue to use X, can they at least stop posting images of children?
Govt's failure to explicitly rule out joining President Trump's sinister Board of Peace is baffling.
Other EU and European countries have had no such difficulty declining.
Our govt needs to show similar backbone.
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I spoke to survivors of sexual violence at Leinster House today.
Despite govt promises to reform the Criminal and Civil Law Bill 2026, survivors' counselling notes could still be used against them in court. This horrendous breach of trust could deter women from seeking deserved justice.
FFG have created a crisis of recruitment and retention due to 20 years of underinvestment in our Defence Forces.
Ireland is proud of the women and men who bravely serve humanitarian missions overseas.
It's crucial their pay and conditions reflect the incredible service they provide to our nation.
Disabled people are €1,400 worse off after the budget.
Some now can’t even afford to charge their mobility aids.
With huge budget surpluses available, refusing emergency support is cruel and unjustifiable.
I am relieved to hear that Heba, Kamran and Lewie, of the Filton 24, have ended their hunger strike.
I call on Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs to have the difficult conversation with British government about their treatment of Palestine Action activists, so this doesn't happen again.
Hundreds of thousands of vile sexualised non-consensual images of women and children have been created by Grok, X’s AI tool.
This isn't just horrifying – it's illegal.
The Govt response to this has been muted and confusing.
When will X be prosecuted?
How do they get away with this stuff? They’re either purposefully misleading, or just blatantly ignorant to the facts. Family reunification accounts for less than 1% of inward migration to Ireland. It just means a traumatised person gets to be with their spouse or child while they restart their life
Thank you to Samantha Trevaskis and Dr Yvonne Hartnett for visiting today to discuss the realities of living with PMDD and the vital research into this disorder. Looking forward to further advocacy work around PMDD awareness.
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Patricia Stephenson makes her maiden speech in Seanad Éireann on Neutrality and Peace. We so need this
Just because Christmas is on a Wednesday our vigil does not stop. We meet as usual at 5.30 so if you are in Kilkenny please join us
I think for me the loveliest thing I saw was a few days ago we were in Loughboy girls from the pres recognised her and all wanted selfies, delighted that they met her So enthusiastic and said they had been asking their parents to vote for her.
Yes we did. That seems like so long ago. Thank you. It's been great but I'm glad it's over now
Im starting to get nervous, she is right in the mix just hope we have done enough. We have canvassed absolutely everywhere. Over 14,500 doors knocked
And we are done. Literally never ever as tired in my life but here is hoping for a result on Saturday 🤞 I've loved every single minute of this campaign and humbled by the lived experience shared on the doors with us. #GE24 #Carlow/Kilkenny #SocDems
This woman Patricia Stephenson has my first preference vote on Friday. I knew this a few months ago when I first met her. I've done everything I can so far to get her elected standing up to be her campaign manager and it's been a fab journey. Vote 1 for Patricia on Friday #SocDems #GE24
Me: What can I..
Simon Harris (interrupting): Can I speak? You have to let me speak.
Me: Of course, I just aske..
SH: You’re doing it again. You won’t let me speak. Can I speak?
Me: Of course you can speak. Go ahead.
SH: Thank you. And don’t tell me what I can or can’t do!
Patricia Stephenson of @socdems.bsky.social was on the first @Kclr debate this morning, which she handled really well and this evening we are off to @rteprimetime.bsky.social
So I got my new phone 26 days ago. No wonder my feet are sore. I've knocked 1000s of doors as well. No just leafleting for us we knock every single one we will hit 10,000 doors by Sunday evening 💪
#GE2024 #SocDems
I'm on the no OTB no Vote. Nowhere on my ballot will I give any party a preference that did not push genuinely for that at minimum
New Poem:
Up the Workers.
Up the Teachers.
Fuck Michael O’Leary.
And (above all else) Fuck Fine Gael.
#GE2024
Be lovely to see you. Please make no comment on tired we look! Averaging about 22,000 steps on a weekend canvas.
