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Cllr.Alan Curran @alancurran.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

My latest quarterly newsletter will be dropped into homes all over the west ward over the next few weeks, but you can read it now at the link below or attached here. Please email me at alan.curran@cgcc.ie if you have any questions. @socdemsgalway.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/cllralan...

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

An EPA report has warned that we are miles off reaching our 2030 emissions targets. Missing these targets won't just have environmental or social costs – the EU fines that come with missing them will cost us dearly. Is the govt playing chicken with the EU in the hopes they just won't fine us?

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Cllr.Alan Curran @alancurran.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

😬😬😬😬😬😬 That uneasy feeling you get when you have 59 posters on board, Taylors Hill to go up, and only 19% battery left. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏋 @social-democrats.bsky.social @socialmide.bsky.social

A cargo bike weighed down with 59 election posters

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Cllr.Alan Curran @alancurran.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Thanks to all councillors @galwaycity.ie who unanimously backed my motion calling for the government to immediately halt the US military's use of Shannon Airport for refuelling, & for condemning the Israeli and US's illegal war against Iran @socdemsgalway.bsky.social @social-democrats.bsky.social

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Social Democrats Galway West @socdemsgalway.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Today @alancurran.bsky.social passed a motion for the city council to condemn the US and Israeli illegal war in Iran and to condemn the Iranian military response against civilians. The council will also be writing to the taoiseach calling on the Irish gov to stop the US using Shannon to refuel

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Cllr.Alan Curran @alancurran.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Campaign launch for @socialmide.bsky.social at 1830 in the Harbour Hotel. There's a wonderful line up of speakers, poets and musicians so feel free to bring your family and friends! Unfortunately I'm at a family celebration so can't make it, but it'll be a great night! @socdemsgalway.bsky.social

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

Rents are already unaffordable, but investors say they should rise 20-25%. Families are at breaking point - these increases risk pushing more people into homelessness. Housing policy cannot mean higher rents for those already struggling.

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Social Democrats Galway West @socdemsgalway.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A fantastic turn out for our SNAs here in Galway and across the country. A massive thank you to the organisers, the protesters and especially the SNAs that came to fight for what's right!

Galway west bye election candidate Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich holding a mega phone

Sign saying "Teastaíonn ár SNAanna Uainn"

Sign saying "STOP. hands off my education and future. Inclusion without SNA's? That's just a fancy word for exclusion"

A sign saying "inclusion without support is abandonment'

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Cllr.Alan Curran @alancurran.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

7 deaths on our roads over the weekend including a 16 y/o girl walking her dog. Why the obsession over hi-vis? Why the reduction in active travel funding? Where are the 30km/h zones? Where are the red light cameras? Why no enforcement? Why aren't intelligent speed systems default on new cars?

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Galway councillor claims RSA messaging amounts to ‘victim blaming’ – ‘Children are not killed because of a lack of high-vis vests’

A Galway councillor has called for a “no confidence” vote and a major overhaul of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), claiming its education campaigns place responsibility on vulnerable road users rather...

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Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich @socialmide.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Absolutely scandalous that the government appears to be rowing back on committments to an elective hospital in Merlin Park. Here in Galway we have some of the longest wait lists in the country for elective procedures. These facilities are not an optional add on, they provide vital care.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The housing crisis affects every aspect of people's lives. It's especially profound in Gaeltacht areas, where people can't afford to remain in their communities. How do we build communities if people can't afford a roof over their heads? Join us today to be part of Míde's campaign in Galway West.

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Cllr.Alan Curran @alancurran.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The 'pact' system in the council has more influence than a lot of people are aware. What is it? How is the pact decided? How can they influence decision and policy? A few thoughts below: @social-democrats.bsky.social @socdemsgalway.bsky.social

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What is 'The Pact' in Galway City Council?

The role of councillors in our local authority

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Scrapping the Triple Lock would remove the guardrails on where Irish troops can be sent. It weakens our neutrality and sidelines the UN. If the Government thinks it has a mandate, let the people decide.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The far-right don’t win when they win elections. They win when centrist parties like Fianna Fáil adopt their policies to suit their narrative. The Social Democrats will continue to push against far right politics moving to the centre – no matter what.

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Social Democrats Galway West @socdemsgalway.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Iarrthóir Roghnaithe! 💜 Comhghairdeas @socialmide.bsky.social as ucht a bheith roghnaithe le seasamh I nGaillimh Thair

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🟣 CANDIDATE SELECTED / IARRTHÓIR ROGHNAITHE 🟣 Massive congratulations to @socialmide.bsky.social who has been selected as the Social Democrats candidate for the Galway West by-election!

Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich, Selected for Galway West

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South East on Track @seontrack.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Ourselves, @dublincommuters.bsky.social, @galwaycommuters.bsky.social, & Cork Commuter Coalition wrote to Iarnród Éireann & the NTA today, asking them to cease posting real-time service updates exclusively on X. This vital info should be widely available. Read below: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Request to Relocate Real-Time Service Updates from X to Iarnród Éireann Website

Request to Relocate Real-Time Service Updates from X to Iarnród Éireann Website We are writing as rail and commuter advocacy groups across Ireland, to request that Iarnród Éireann move its real-time s...

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Social Democrats Galway West @socdemsgalway.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

A great night with some really great questions on housing and anecdotes on the housing crisis thats effecting everyone in not just Galway but Ireland as a whole. Thank you to the team and everyone that attended!

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 21/01/2026

President Catherine Connolly has warned that "the consequences of a 'might is right' mentality are now "crystal clear before our eyes" amid a period where "countries can be invaded at will, or threatened with invasion"

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Consequences of 'might is right' now clear - President

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

For a year, EU leaders have responded to Trump with flattery instead of firmness. He does not respect weakness. The EU must show unity and decisiveness. We have the tools. We must use them.

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Cllr.Alan Curran @alancurran.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Our annual Local Improvement Scheme allocation of €30,000 can now be submitted to the council for review. Every councillor receives that sum for local improvements in their community. While I have a few projects in mind for 2026, please send any suggestions to alan.curran@cgcc.ie.

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Social Democrats Galway West @socdemsgalway.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Busy weekend putting up posters and delivering leaflets. Big thank you to everyone that came out to help in the effort! Deireadh seachtaine gnóthach ag crochadh póstaeir agus ag scaipeadh bileoge. Míle buíochas do gach duine as an chabhair

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Compliance with the law is not a gift from Big Tech. X’s late promises and weak enforcement show how lightly harm is taken. We need real enforcement and accountability to protect people.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Children are waiting years for basic therapies across every region. This is not an isolated issue. It is a national failure. Primary care needs proper staffing, not excuses.

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Social Democrats Galway West @socdemsgalway.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We're proud to host a public meeting on the housing emergency in Galway on the 22nd of January at 7pm. Hosted by Rory Hearne TD for the @social-democrats.bsky.social in the harbour hotel in Galway city featuring speakers such as @alancurran.bsky.social,BÁNÚ and others from the community. All welcome

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Cllr.Alan Curran @alancurran.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Public meeting on housing next Thursday in the Harbour Hotel. Rory Hearne TD for the Social Democrats will be hosting, with representatives from Bánú on the panel along with myself. All welcome. @social-democrats.bsky.social @socdemsgalway.bsky.social

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Cllr.Alan Curran @alancurran.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Out and about tonight with Eibhlín Seoighthe for a rainy cold canvass! Great chats at the doors, real appetite for change #VoteEibh #SocDems #GeneralElection24

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