At the launch of their general election campaign the Social Democrats emphasised their commitment to delivering on core issues: housing, health and public transport. The Social Democrats are running 20 candidates in the election and hope to win between five and eight seats. We will speak to all parties and all politicians,” said Ms Shortall. “We have ... public land [and] should be building affordable housing and social housing on that land.”Cllr Gannon said the party is targeting “bread and butter issues which are really hampering people’s lives”. The Social Democrats have them, it’s in social democracy; it’s in building for the future.”

Source: The Irish Times January 16, 2020 19:52 UTC