News - Social Democrats
Urgent call for an electricity credit as costs continue to rise
The Social Democrats is making the call, saying there are 320 thousand people in arrears on their electricity bills.
Apr 4, 2026 08:23
Carrick-on-Shannon woman says Catherine Connolly will be a great president for all
Lola Gonzalez Farrell, from the Social Democrats, campaigned for Catherine Connolly.
Oct 26, 2025 13:49
LISTEN: Local Sinn Féin TD 'delighted' with party's decision to endorse Catherine Connolly
Earlier today, party leader Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement, saying their job is 'to get Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael out of government.'
Sep 20, 2025 14:30
Over 10,000 jobseekers lose benefits due to lack of engagement with Intreo
Official figures provided to a Social Democrats TD, following a request to a parliamentary question, shows welfare payment reductions for the unemployed have doubled since 2023.
Mar 23, 2025 08:12
Fitzmaurice slams government's housing policies as "madness"
The Social Democrats put forward a motion yesterday to address the housing crisis, including closing 'legal tax loopholes' that benefit some property investors.
Feb 20, 2025 14:29
Labour election candidate would like to see amalgamation with Social Democrats
Sligo Cllr Nessa Cosgrove ran for the Labour party in Sligo-Leitrim receiving 3.7% of first preference votes according to tallies.
Nov 30, 2024 19:46
Fine Gael ranks as most popular party in the country
Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin round out the top three.
Aug 4, 2024 08:21
Leitrim election candidate reveals facing discrimination after coming to Ireland
Lola Gonzalez Farrell is running for the Social Democrats in the local elections next month.
Apr 29, 2024 18:07
Leitrim election candidate wants more diversity on Council
The Social Democrats candidate, who moved to Carrick in 2015, has spent six years managing the local National Council for the Blind charity shop.
Feb 12, 2024 18:05
Calls on Government to stop funding greyhound industry
The call is being made by the Social Democrats.
Apr 27, 2023 08:41
Government decides not to extend eviction ban beyond March
The eviction ban deadline is March 31st
Mar 7, 2023 13:36
Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall step down as co-leaders
The co-leaders of the Social Democrats have announced they are stepping down.
Feb 22, 2023 16:53
Social Democrats reject Troy apology on declaration of interests
The controversy surrounding the Junior Minister and his omissions in his register of interests has been growing this week
Aug 19, 2022 08:18Shannonside Newsletter
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