Social Democrats

The Government is happy to take short-term pain for long-term gain - but only the first of those is certain

Government considering law that would ban ‘deepfakes’, Niamh Smyth says

TDs brave a leaky Dáil roof for a chance to comment on the Codswalloper-in-Chief

Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, Labour, People Before Profit provided a combined €115,500 to help fund successful Áras bid

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission set out staffing allocations last summer to reflect new Dáil and Seanad

Early intervention at primary care considered core to preventing mental health or developmental difficulty

Micheál Martin knows demonstrating competence on domestic issues remains the biggest challenge

Regulator, Rape Crisis Ireland and civil liberties campaigners criticise generated images using Grok

Grassroots movement in Galway hopes to spread nationwide, galvanising support for vote transfer pacts

For deputies such as Ciarán Ahern and Naoise Ó Cearúil being at home is vital, but missing work is complicated

After a ‘whirlwind’ year in office, five new TDs and a Senator reflect on their experiences

Pieces valued at between €100 and €1,150, with majority worth less than €500

Micheál Martin and his team ease back on the contrition and their inept handling of the presidential election campaign

Legislation passed second stage in previous Dáil but TDs decided by 73 to 71 to reject Bill

Réada Cronin says she will continue trying to persuade Sinn Féin ardfheis to ban ‘abhorrent, cruel, barbaric’ activity

Two key ‘junctures’ need to be arrived at before care for higher-risk pregnancies can resume, says HSE chief

Eilísh Hardiman ran paediatric healthcare group for two five-year terms before dispute after minister sought new chief executive

Government sides with Labour in row over Leaders’ Questions pecking order

Dog breeding ‘a profit model gone absolutely mad’, TD says when introducing Bill to regulate €200 million industry

Move to raise rents supported by Labour and Greens but fiercely opposed by Sinn Féin, PBP and Soc Dems

Outgoing minister for finance effusive in his praise for party leader and ministerial successor Simon Harris at Fine Gael gathering

Critics say construction rule amendments would lead to smaller, darker units with potential impact on costs unclear

Vote is expected in late spring 2026 and looks set to field contenders from across the political spectrum

Gary Gannon highlights lack of amenities in north inner-city despite number of top-level athletes from area

Ivana Bacik says election of Catherine Connolly as President brought together Irish left and her party is willing to work to align policies

Teenagers on march speak about feeling ‘anxious and afraid’ about their futures

Labour leader says at party conference in Limerick that she will look to build on momentum of Connolly campaign

Social Democrats TD Padraig Rice says consensus from a public meeting was for a purpose-built facility over repurposing an existing structure

Workers and families ‘have once again been ignored’, says Sinn Féin’s Ó Broin, with all parties critical of decision to abolish annual targets

The Social Democrats leader said she would rather lose her seat than adopt a more popular position on the nitrates derogation

The Social Democrats leader discusses returning to work after maternity leave, political differences with Sinn Féin and how Harris is ‘fanning the flames’ on immigration

Figures show recruitment of 24 extra members of judiciary by previous government brought significant rise in court sittings

The last election showed voters will only respond to a credible and coherent alternative

There is real possibility that political coalition will form to exploit public dissatisfaction with KTOLO politics

Joy in Sinn Féin, PBP and Social Democrats as two Coalition parties face bruising postmortems

This thoughtful woman who built a broad coalition and offered a positive message represents a new Republic

Heather Humphreys says she and her family have received social media abuse during the campaign

Satisfaction with Taoiseach Micheál Martin has taken a significant hit in today’s Irish Times Ipsos B&A poll

Debate is the first since an Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll showed Connolly with a commanding lead

Goods can be traced through supply chains, but services are different matter entirely, Dáil hears