Coming up on TonightVMTV, Sinéad Gibney will be joining the show.

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A Palestinian man living in Cork is begging the Irish Govt to help his family escape the horror of Gaza

Govt talks about its support for the people of Gaza – but talk is cheap

Susan Doyle spoke to Irish Examiner about how the State is failing them

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Coming up on Drivetime RTE, Catherine Murphy is joining the show to discuss the crisis at RTÉ.

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'Govt's belated recognition that Dublin needs a dedicated taskforce must be matched with decisive action to address the many issues facing our capital city,' says Sinéad Gibney

'Citizens' voices must be heard as part of this process.'

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The number of migrants sleeping rough in Dublin is increasing.

Meanwhile, the govt seems to have gone into hiding.

Forcing vulnerable people to sleep on streets cannot continue.

Where is the plan from govt to deal with this issue?

Sinéad Gibney

Our local election candidate Daniel Ennis, on the amazing efforts of sporting groups to integrate international protection applicants.

“This isn’t about forming a refugee team, it’s about welcoming people into our club and our community.”

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Soc Dems select law student Hugo Mills as our candidate in Dún Laoghaire in the local elections

“Like many adults in their 30s, I fully understand the frustrations of those who are either locked out of home ownership or face paying exorbitant rents.”

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Moving homeless migrants between streets in Dublin is not a plan, according to Sinéad Gibney.

“The Govt seem to be making this up as they go along. There is no evidence of even a short-term plan to deal with this issue.”

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The EU must act to stop a massacre in Rafah, according to Holly Cairns TD

“There are no humanitarian zones in Rafah, or indeed Gaza, and more than 1.5 million displaced people are sheltering in appalling conditions in this area. They have nowhere to go.”

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European countries with large rental sectors have strict rent regulations.

But here in Ireland, what little protections renters have aren't being enforced.

What will it take for the govt to show any intention of clamping down on renters' rights?

Cian O'Callaghan T.D.

Twenty years ago, the Standards In Public Office Commission noticed glaring gaps in their remit.

Successive govts have failed to give SIPO the legal powers they need.

'Instead of being a watchdog, SIPO is more a lapdog,' says Róisín Shortall

Coming up on Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin, Róisín Shortall will be joining the show.

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Statement by Holly Cairns TD on accusations made by the Israeli Ambassador against the Social Democrats

“It is outrageous that the Israeli ambassador remains a diplomat in this country, continuing to act as an apologist for war crimes in Gaza.”

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The govt's shambolic response to migration is causing chaos both home and abroad.

The Tory party in the UK have gone so far as to use it as a PR boon.

The Tánaiste says he wants to 'improve communications' on migration.

But how can the Govt communicate a plan they don’t have?

The latest RTB Rent Index is yet another confirmation of what we already know.

Rents are out of control.

Even in Rent Pressure Zones, where increases are capped to 2%, we are seeing rises of up to 6.1%.

So why doesn't the govt seem to be enforcing these laws?

Cian O'Callaghan T.D.

'Reports today of oil covered birds turning up on beaches along Ireland’s east coast are deeply concerning,' says Jennifer Whitmore TD

'A coordinated national strategy, involving voluntary organisations and State bodies, is needed.'
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'Latest Rent Index report from RTB is further evidence that rents in Ireland are out of control,' says Cian O'Callaghan T.D.

'Govt inaction is leaving renters to pick up the tab for a broken rental sector.'
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'Govt's failure to bring in overdue reform of ethics legislation is undermining public confidence in politics,' says Róisín Shortall

'For 20 years, SIPO have been identifying the huge gaps in their powers.

'We need to show we are serious about ethics.'
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University Hospital Limerick is consistently the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland

Additional bed capacity in the Midwest is urgently needed

A private 53-bed hospital, Barrington's, is for sale in Limerick

The Govt should buy it

Extra staffing and resources are also vital

'Govt is sending mixed messages on whether it intends to increase stamp duty rate on bulk purchase of homes by investment firms,' says Cian O'Callaghan T.D.

'Nothing less than a 100% tax rate is needed for effective ban on the practice.

'Why won't Govt act?'
socialdemocrats.ie/govt-sending-m…