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Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row

Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row

Micheál Martin’s Government has been accused of attempting to ‘force through’ changes to Dail standing orders.

Eoin Hayes’ suspension from Soc Dems extended after national executive review

Eoin Hayes’ suspension from Soc Dems extended after national executive review

The party’s acting leader Cian O’Callaghan said the TD for Dublin Bay South could be welcomed back at a later stage.

Dáil row over speaking time finally resolved after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

Dáil row over speaking time finally resolved after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

Verona Murphy decided that government-affiliated TDs cannot be considered as members of the opposition.

Dáil row: Parties meet after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

Dáil row: Parties meet after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

Social Democrats deputy leader ‘very angry’ about Eoin Hayes' misleading statements

Social Democrats deputy leader ‘very angry’ about Eoin Hayes' misleading statements

Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns

Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns

Social Democrats reject Labour Party’s offer to form left-leaning bloc

Social Democrats reject Labour Party’s offer to form left-leaning bloc

Social Democrats will not go into government without 'change of direction' in key areas

Social Democrats will not go into government without 'change of direction' in key areas

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Mr O’Callaghan said the Social Democrats would be asking for support for their position on key areas.

Social Democrats will talk to other parties about going into government

Social Democrats will talk to other parties about going into government

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Cian O’Callaghan said he is ‘delighted’ with his party’s performance.

‘A positive day for us’ – Social Democrats look set to make gains in Dáil

‘A positive day for us’ – Social Democrats look set to make gains in Dáil

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

The party, founded in 2015, look like they could be possible kingmakers in the next government.

Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign

Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

The Taoiseach suggested voters are more interested in ‘bread and butter’ issues than the controversies his party has encountered in recent times.

Social Democrats ‘being honest and upfront’ by not committing to tax cuts

Social Democrats ‘being honest and upfront’ by not committing to tax cuts

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Launching its manifesto, Cian O’Callaghan outlined a series of ‘red lines’ that his party would require before contemplating entering government.

Social Democrats want to increase compulsory purchases of land in affordable housing plan

Social Democrats want to increase compulsory purchases of land in affordable housing plan

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The party said it would deliver 50,000 affordable homes and 25,000 cost-rental homes over five years

Government has ‘bribed’ the electorate with one-off extra payments, TD says

Government has ‘bribed’ the electorate with one-off extra payments, TD says

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan said the payments were a ‘blatant attempt to buy’ an election.

Budget 2025: Opposition parties accuse government of not tackling housing crisis

Budget 2025: Opposition parties accuse government of not tackling housing crisis

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Labour, the Social Democrats and Solidarity-People Before Profit heavily criticised Budget 2025.