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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

There are 323,000 households in arrears on their electricity bills in Ireland today. People are afraid to heat their homes. At the same time, we have energy companies recording eye-watering profits. Government should prioritise addressing people's fears over the profits of energy companies.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We are facing a public sector worker strike on 14th of October. Many of those striking are on the frontline of public service and do vital work for all of us every day. We, in the Social Democrats, support this strike which is happening due to Government's failure to engage in meaningful talks.

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Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

FAI boss says Israel games boycott would have resulted in losses of €10m as Sunday clash to go ahead. More on Virgin Media PLAY

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sport is a universal language built on respect. We cannot respect a genocidal regime. We cannot respect violent settlements. We cannot respect racism. We missed an opportunity to show the world that Ireland does not sportswash. That Ireland stands in solidarity with Palestinian people.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There are no plans for an EU-wide windfall tax on energy companies. So why are govt telling us they're working constructively towards one? Today, we put forward plans for a national windfall tax – but the govt won't support it. It's nothing short of baffling.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The govt say that they will listen to constructive proposals from the opposition benches. Yet when we proposed to tax excess energy profits, they responded with a counter-motion that wiped out the text of our motion entirely. So why tell us – over and over again – that they're willing to engage?

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today, we launched our Alternative Budget for 2027. It's not just a budget though – it's a plan to make life more affordable for people. And not just right now, but permanently.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Four days since the CHI scoping inquiry was published, serious concerns of families have not been addressed. Worse. They've been ignored. Children, with scoliosis and spinal bifida, were repeatedly failed by both the health service and Gov. Critical surgeries were delayed, sometimes for years.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Is it any wonder the country is going around in circles with housing policy? HOUSING SHOULD BE A HUMAN RIGHT. It is time to have a referendum to put the right to housing in our Constitution but what will Government have to say?

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tomorrow, the 15th March for Choice will take place in Dublin. That’s 15 years of calling for an end to this paternalistic view of reproductive rights. 8 years after Repeal, there are still too many barriers to abortion access. The Dáil voted to remove the three day wait, when will it happen?

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Turning off social media algorithms for users by default is a key way we can tackle the spread of harmful content. It was originally in Coimisiún na Meáin's online safety code, and it makes perfect sense. The government are once again dragging their heels. We need to see action.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Latest figures show there were 17,885 people living in homeless emergency accommodation at the end of August, including 5,830 children. Housing should be a human right, and Rory Hearne will be bringing forward a Right to Housing Bill before the Dáil next Thursday.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The ongoing situation around Gazan student visas is an embarrassment. One government department has offered these students scholarships, but another won't approve their visas. The Minister for Justice and the Minister for Foreign Affairs must communicate, and resolve this fiasco.

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hilarytonge.bsky.social @hilarytonge.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Really disappointing , stand up and be counted

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Government made a lot of promises in the general election of 2024; promises of investment in childcare, healthcare, education, the list goes on. Instead of giving people minuscule tax breaks, we should be seeing more investment in public infrastructure while we have the surplus.

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Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Ireland will bid a final farewell to Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker today. The funeral of the 81-year-old will take place at St Catherine's Church on Meath Street in Dublin from 11am, followed by a private burial. More on Virgin Media PLAY.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

As opposition, our job is to question govt policy. But people often ask us what we would do differently. For our education spokesperson @jencummins.bsky.social it starts with ensuring that no child is an outsider at school. And something else about homework... but we can't make promises on that.

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Sinéad Gibney @sineadgibney.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Among the Ulm 5 activist group imprisoned in Germany is Irish citizen Daniel Tatlow-Devally. Daniel’s treatment in Germany has been deeply concerning and I’m grateful to my colleagues including @patriciastephenson.bsky.social for being there today.

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 01/07/2026

With her victory over Rep. Diana DeGette, 29-year-old Melat Kiros is the second democratic socialist to beat an incumbent progressive Democratic House member this month. bit.ly/4p1qxNB

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A democratic socialist unseats a 15-term congresswoman in Colorado

With her victory over Rep. Diana DeGette, 29-year-old Melat Kiros is the second democratic socialist to beat an incumbent progressive Democratic House member this month.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The truth of what happened to children at Bessborough lies on its grounds. Forced family separation and human trafficking are part of the shameful history of this Mother and Baby Home and many others. So why is the govt standing by as the site and its history is built over? Shame on them.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

On the first day of Ireland's term in the EU Presidency, you may be wondering – what's this all about? But never fear: Patricia Stephenson is here to break down the govt's agenda for the next six months (and all in under a minute!)

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

All over the country, solicitors are removing themselves from the free legal aid scheme. It's causing thousands of cases to be adjourned, and is leaving victims and their families in limbo. Why is the govt so intent on dismantling this scheme? And why are they doubling down on causing chaos?

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The Government must take responsibility and oversight of Uisce Éireann following more unplanned outages throughout the country. Outages following a dry spell in recent days came only weeks after many communities suffered damage from flooding. It seems the State cannot cope with or without water.

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Government must take responsibility for malfunctioning Uisce Éireann - Social Democrats

The Government must take political responsibility and oversight of Uisce Éireann following more unplanned outages throughout the country, according to Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly. Deputy Farrel...

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Disabled people are still being failed by the State. Housing, healthcare, education and public services must be built around dignity, independence and rights. Disabled people cannot keep being treated as an afterthought.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Buying a home in Dublin feels out of reach. Prices are far beyond incomes, and affordable housing plans won’t meet demand. Without real action, people are being locked out of home ownership.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The way vapes are advertised and marketed to young people is genius – but it is insidious. Exciting flavours and bright colours mask adverse health outcomes from using these products. Legislation to ban flavoured vapes couldn't have come any sooner.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Teachers are still waiting on pay they were due months ago. At the INTO conference, delegates spoke clearly about pay delays, working conditions and the urgent need for proper supports in education. In the middle of a cost of living crisis, this simply isn’t good enough.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Statement from @holly_cairns_td on the Taoiseach’s meeting at the Oval Office earlier today. “This was a missed opportunity for Micheál Martin to stand up for international law and peace."

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The four brave survivors of institutional schools who undertook a hunger strike to raise awareness for the abuse they suffered and demand the services they deserve, should never have had to go to those lengths. But they did – now the state must show up for them, and deliver on its promises.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

On January 6th, 2021, when Trump incited an insurrection, America's corporate leaders rushed to distance themselves from him. Today, as Trump destroys our democracy at home and stages more coups abroad, they're sucking up to him to pad their own bottom lines. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC0v...

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Where Are America's Leaders?

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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hilarytonge.bsky.social @hilarytonge.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I have left x, which I should have done some time ago.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

’This update to the 2022 report is presented as a contribution to the ongoing need for an anti-poverty strategy for Clare that is evidence-based and the result of a real and fruitful dialogue with communities.' – Dr. Conor McCabe, Queen's Business School, Belfast clareppn.ie/wp-content/u...

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Paul @fucktheracists.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I think I haven't shared this on Bluesky yet: I'm talking at Ennis Book Club Festival on March 9, info here: ennisbookclubfestival.com/Event_slug/s... (& I think I'm also now doing the event the day before remembering Edna O'Brien too).

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International Conflict in a Globalised World - Ennis Book Club Festival

Sally Hayden, Paulo Nunes dos Santos and Vincent Durac The Sunday Symposium will examine the politics of peace and conflict in a globalised world. In Gaza and Lebanon, Syria and Yemen, Iraq & Afghanis...

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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Calling writers aged 18-26! Spend five days at Cúirt International Festival of Literature in Galway this April 📚🎪 Receive: 🎟️ Free entry to festival events 📝 Mentoring support from local writer 🎤 perform at a public showcase 🏠 Accommodation is provided irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunitie...

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Cúirt Young Writer Delegates Programme - Irish Writers Centre

Calling writers aged 18-26 apply now for this opportunity to attend and contribute to Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2025. Deadline: 9 Feb 2025

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