Social Democrats: Preaching Purity, Practising Privilege
Ken O'Flynn: The Social Democrats present themselves to the public as paragons of virtue—clean hands, clean politics, and unwavering moral clarity. They posture as the conscience of the Dáil, forever pointing fingers at others. But when it comes to their own house, it seems the rules don’t apply.
Michael Collins TD welcomes consultation on common-sense planning exemptions, calls for modular homes plan to address homeless crisis - "We need action now"
Michael Collins TD welcomes consultation on common-sense planning exemptions, calls for modular homes plan to address homeless crisis - "We need action now"
O'Flynn Condemns knife attack on Garda - "Direct assault on public safety - this must be a line in the sand"
The Chair of Independent Ireland and Spokesperson for Urban Affairs has condemned this evening’s knife attack on a serving Garda in Dublin city centre, describing it as “a direct assault on public safety and the authority of the State”
Collins calls for a support package for businesses most impacted by tariffs – Government’s response, “muted and overly deferential” to Brussels.
Collins calls for a support package for businesses most impacted by tariffs – Government’s response, “muted and overly deferential” to Brussels.
Government finally heeds calls for 9% VAT rate but urgent implementation is critical to prevent closures
Government finally heeds calls for 9% VAT rate but urgent implementation is critical to prevent closures
“Motorists threatened with invalid warranties if they opt for independent garage repairs.” Michael Collins
“Motorists threatened with invalid warranties if they opt for independent garage repairs.” Michael Collins
Presidential speculation is a summer sideshow, distracting from real issues – Michael Collins TD
Presidential speculation is a summer sideshow, distracting from real issues – Michael Collins TD
“Latest HSE compo claim vindicates my concern around whistleblower retaliation.” Ken O’Flynn
Latest HSE compo claim vindicates my concern around whistleblower retaliation.” Ken O’Flynn
Michael Collins TD: Families left to "drown in debt" slams Government "bait and switch tactic"
160k Homes behind in Electricity Bills - Michael Collins TD: Families left to "drown in debt" slams Government "bait and switch tactic"
Michael Collins TD hails “long-overdue victory” as Dáil passes Bereaved Partner’s Pension Bill
“As Leader of Independent Ireland, I am proud to support legislation that puts fairness at its core, and I commend all who fought to see this injustice corrected.”
Fitzmaurice: “Tanks and guns more important than farmers and food”
Independent Ireland’s agriculture spokesperson, Michael Fitzmaurice TD, has launched a scathing response to a leaked draft of the next EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) framework, warning that the document shows “zero ambition to protect food security”
"The heartbeat of rural Ireland is slipping away before our eyes" TD Michael Collins
Thousands of pubs have closed and thousands more under threat of closure - "the heartbeat of rural Ireland is slipping away before our eyes" TD Michael Collins
“Ireland can’t afford to sleepwalk into a trade war” – Ken O’Flynn TD
“Ireland can’t afford to sleepwalk into a trade war” – Ken O’Flynn TD
Mullooly Confirms He Will Vote to Censure Von Der Leyen
It would be nothing short of hypocritical for me to do anything else at this stage but to support the motion of censure today.
Taoiseach’s damning deflection on sexual violence spike has set a dangerous precedent. Ken O’Flynn
Taoiseach’s damning deflection on sexual violence spike has set a dangerous precedent. Ken O’Flynn
Continuous scapegoating of farmers while state pollution runs unchecked
Collins calls for EPA Director General resignation over "Unacceptable Double Standards"
Ken O'Flynn TD Blasts Government's "Lunatic" Plan to Hike Injury Awards - Warns of Insurance Shockwave for Irish Families and Businesses
Ken O'Flynn TD Blasts Government's "Lunatic" Plan to Hike Injury Awards - Warns of Insurance Shockwave for Irish Families and Businesses
“Now a certainty that Government will genuflect to EU liberal orthodoxies regarding hate speech.” Ken O’Flynn
“Now a certainty that Government will genuflect to EU liberal orthodoxies regarding hate speech.” Ken O’Flynn
"Families being squeezed while the Government turns its back" – Michael Collins TD slams inaction as cost of groceries soars
"Families being squeezed while the Government turns its back" – Michael Collins TD slams inaction as cost of groceries soars