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Overview

Social Democrats (Daonlathaigh Shóisialta)

Leadership / Key Figures: Holly Cairns (Leader; TD for Cork South-West); Cian O'Callaghan (Deputy Leader)

34th Dáil status: Joint fourth-largest party in the 34th Dáil (11 TDs; 4.8% first-preference vote)

Official website: https://www.socialdemocrats.ie/

In their own words

Holly Cairns (Leader of the Social Democrats; TD for Cork South-West) · Housing, rent freeze & eviction ban

We could introduce a no-fault eviction ban. We could introduce a three-year rent freeze. We could stop the bulk buying of homes by investment funds. And crucially, we need to acknowledge the developer-led model of housing dependent on private sector has failed.

Source: Irish Examiner · Speech in Dáil Éireann outlining the Social Democrats' housing platform, 9 Apr 2024

Holly Cairns (Leader of the Social Democrats; TD for Cork South-West) · Case for a new Government

However, we are facing serious challenges as a country. And in order to address them, we need new ideas. For that, we need a new Government.

Source: Irish Examiner · Addressing Dáil Éireann on housing, healthcare and disability services, 9 Apr 2024

Sitting TDs in the 34th Dáil (11)

Cian O'Callaghan TD — Dublin Bay North (Dublin · Clontarf, Raheny, Howth, Coolock, Donaghmede, Kilbarrack, Beaumont, Artane (North-East Dublin))
Eoin Hayes TD — Dublin Bay South (Dublin · Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Ranelagh, Rathmines, Ringsend, Sandymount, Terenure, Harold's Cross (South-East Inner Dublin))
Gary Gannon TD — Dublin Central (Dublin · North Inner City, Cabra, Phibsborough, Drumcondra, East Wall, Stoneybatter, Smithfield (Central Dublin))
Rory Hearne TD — Dublin North-West (Dublin · Ballymun, Finglas, Glasnevin, Santry, Whitehall (North-West Dublin))
Sinéad Gibney TD — Dublin Rathdown (Dublin · Dundrum, Stillorgan, Blackrock (part), Goatstown, Churchtown, Ballinteer, Sandyford, Stepaside (Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown))
Jen Cummins TD — Dublin South-Central (Dublin · Crumlin, Drimnagh, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Liberties, Walkinstown, Ballyfermot (South-West Inner Dublin))
Aidan Farrelly TD — Kildare North (Rest of Leinster · Naas, Maynooth, Celbridge, Leixlip, Kilcock, Clane, Sallins (North County Kildare))
Jennifer Whitmore TD — Wicklow (Rest of Leinster · Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town, Rathdrum, Blessington, Newtownmountkennedy (North & Central County Wicklow))
Liam Quaide TD — Cork East (Munster · Midleton, Youghal, Cobh, Fermoy, Mallow, Mitchelstown (East & North-East County Cork))
Pádraig Rice TD — Cork South-Central (Munster · Douglas, Blackrock, Mahon, Bishopstown, Togher, Carrigaline, Passage West, Ringaskiddy (South Cork City & Harbour))
Holly Cairns TD — Cork South-West (Munster · Bandon, Kinsale, Clonakilty, Skibbereen, Bantry, Dunmanway, Castletownbere (West Cork))