Agri Politics
Call for publication of 'scathing' report on underinvestment in NPWS
Social Democrats climate spokesperson, Jennifer Whitmore, has said the government must publish a “scathing” report showing underinvestment in the National...
Agri Politics
Social Democrats climate spokesperson, Jennifer Whitmore, has said the government must publish a “scathing” report showing underinvestment in the National...
Agri Politics
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has introduced legislation to the Dáil to ensure a just transition as Ireland takes significant...
Agri Politics
The climate bill has been “compromised” by the “last minute” government amendments introduced last week, according to the Social Democrats....
Agri Politics
Irish government negotiations with the European Commission on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must have proper Dáil...
Rural Life
The Social Democrats has welcomed a proposed nationwide ban on smoky coal and restrictions on the sale of turf and...
Rural Life
The Social Democrats’ bill to defund the Irish greyhound racing industry fell “at the first hurdle” last night (Wednesday, November...
Rural Life
The Irish greyhound industry “has become a financial basket case”, according to Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns. The Social Democrats...
Rural Life
Food poverty in Ireland is to be examined by the Social Inclusion Roadmap steering group, according to Green Party Minister...
Agri Politics
An immediate ban on mink farming in Ireland has been called for by the Social Democrats following the recent emergence...
Rural Life
A recent report detailing the harm done to birds of prey “highlights the urgency for the establishment of a Wildlife...
Beef
The Social Democrats has called for a targeted sick pay scheme for staff in the meat industry and nursing homes...
Rural Life
“Why is it always about farmers, but not for them in the sector?” Cork South-West TD Holly Cairns says, as she...
Environment
“Importing beef from South America defines instability – that is just ridiculous,” according to TD Holly Cairns. In a broad-ranging...
Agri Politics
There is an “immediate obligation” on the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and the Marine to hold the meat industry to...
Environment
The Social Democrats’ spokesperson on climate change Jennifer Whitmore has said the new climate bill must be “poverty and disability-proofed...
Rural Life
“The consistent erosion of working conditions means that many farming and fishing families fall below the poverty line,” according to...
Agri Politics
The government has been urged to legislate on reforms needed for the Fair Deal Scheme to ensure it works for...
Agri Politics
The suspension of Covid-19 testing at meat plants completely undermines assurances from the Health Service Executive (HSE) that there is...