We’re hearing that judicial review is why we have delays in infra & housing delivering. JR is a constitutional right. It’s an under resourced planning system which is causing delays. I noted that increasingly developers are taking out JR. Glenveagh Developers have 3 active JRs

Govt's latest attempt to ram through ratification of CETA without pre-legislative scrutiny is a cynical move The inclusion of the Investor Court System remains highly problematic. It must be resisted. @PatriciaSocDems https://t.co/c2D5iWWJez

Thanks @PatriciaSocDems & @frances_black for hosting our Colombian partner @SismaMujer in Leinster House yesterday, and for giving Oireachtas Members & staff a chance to hear about women’s role in peacebuilding in Colombia.

Sudan is a forgotten crisis, under reported and under funded. I’m calling for the Government to push for sanctions for those responsible for war crimes & to have a debate on how Ireland can strengthen EU wide response to the humanitarian disaster taking place.

🗣️ "We've been hearing the same stuff from the same opposition....They're so populist they change as we go on." - @JohnConnollyTD 🗣️ "The idea that the opposition are not presenting tangible, good policies is just deeply untrue." - @PatriciaSocDems  #TonightVMTV

Last week my first bill in the Seanad was debated. My bill offers survivors of domestic violence a free travel pass for 3 months to rebuild their lives. My bill aims to empower people who have experienced coercive control and isolation.

Israel said the Gaza ceasefire had ‘resumed’ after the IDF killed over 100 people in a bombing campaign. Ceasefires cannot be paused by an aggressor when they feel like bombing civilians, and then resumed when it suits them. @PatriciaSocDems https://t.co/83wQna6GQm

For many people all around the country, it doesn't matter who the leader of Fianna Fáil is. What matters is whether or not they can access essential public services, afford to buy groceries or own their own home. A change in FF leader will do nothing to solve these issues.

🗣️ "...It doesn't actually matter who is the leader. I think the things that matter to them is, is their elderly parent going to be sitting on a trolley in hospital?" @PatriciaSocDems on whether a Fianna Fáil leadership change really matters to the public. #TonightVMTV

Tune in to @TonightVMTV at 10pm when @PatriciaSocDems will be joining the show

Political change doesn’t happen from the top down - it’s from the ground up. If you have been inspired by Catherine Connolly’s inspiring campaign and her stunning victory - and want to have a role affecting real and lasting change - consider getting involved with the @SocDems.

Historic night in Dublin Castle last night seeing the incredible @catherinegalway elected as our next Uachtarán na hÉireann 💚

Brilliant to be celebrating Catherine Connolly’s historic win at Dublin Castle alongside @TomClonan - whose made sure that the voices of people with disabilities were front and centre of this campaign.

Historic day in Carlow Kilkenny, overwhelming support for Catherine Connolly with the first tallies having come through: 63% Connolly 30% Humphries 7% Gavan I feel honoured to have nominated and supported Catherine - she ran a brilliant campaign, giving us vision & hope.

#Áras25

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The Govt says it wants to support domestic violence survivors. Yet, it is delaying legislation from @PatriciaSocDems which would give free travel passes to survivors and their children. This is a small measure - but would send a powerful message. Why is the Govt delaying it?

The Government has been criticised for delaying the introduction of a Social Democrats bill which seeks to establish a free travel scheme for victims of domestic violence https://t.co/PX8oMqLS5E

Catherine Connolly’s opening remarks #RTEPT #Aras25

Having to escape domestic violence is always a deeply traumatic experience. But it can also push women into poverty. The Seanad will debate a Bill from @PatriciaSocDems tomorrow which proposes a free travel scheme for those fleeing their abusers. https://t.co/o8FTc2Bx3F