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The UN is warning that 14,000 children in Gaza could die in the space of two days without aid. The relentless slaughter in Gaza is has continued for nearly two years. Why is the world sitting idly by and letting it happen?

EU's belated decision to review trade agreement with Israel will not come soon enough to stave off the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza, according to Senator Patricia Stephenson. The people of Gaza do not have the luxury of time. socialdemocrats.ie/hardening-of-e…

The average monthly rent in Ireland is now over €2,000. Yet the Minister for Housing is still considering scrapping rent caps. In the middle of this housing emergency, why are the govt removing protections for renters?

It is devastating for farmers when bovine tuberculosis hits their herd. But the practice of culling thousands of badgers has not worked. Agriculture Minister needs to come up with bTB eradication plan that does not involve badger cull. Jennifer Whitmore TD socialdemocrats.ie/minister-must-…

In 2022, the High Court ruled an accelerated Assessment Of Need procedure was illegal Since then, Govt has blamed that decision for chaos in disability services Asked why Govt didn’t act on the decision 3 years ago - the Taoiseach said they couldn’t agree what to do Incredible

Irish lives were put in danger today, marking a clear escalation from the IDF. The group’s visit was organised by the Palestinian Authority – this was an intimidation tactic to prevent Israel from facing further scrutiny. Sanctions now. socialdemocrats.ie/completely-una…

A review of the EU-Israel trade agreement has finally been authorised - but how long will it take? Netanyahu's pariah state has abandoned all humanity, boasting of the devastation it's left in its wake. It's beyond time for sanctions.

Health Minister must update Dáil on latest delay to National Children’s Hospital. This project is not just one the most significant capital investments in the history of the State – it is also the most shambolic. Pádraig Rice TD socialdemocrats.ie/minister-must-…

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the marriage equality referendum, it's important to remember that we still have a long way to go in terms of LGBTQ+ rights. There's no reason Ireland can't be the best place in Europe to be LGBTQ+. No one is equal until we all are.

The suffering being endured by the population of Gaza at the hands of Israel's genocidal campaign is unbearable. The govt must move to enact the Occupied Territories Bill as soon as possible – and avoid diluting its powers. Why is it taking so long?

Tune in to The Six O'Clock Show on Virgin Media Television from 6pm when Pádraig Rice TD will be discussing the 10th anniversary of the marriage equality referendum.

There can be no justification for the horrors committed by Israel in Gaza. Enforced starvation, indiscriminate bombing and an attempt to erase an entire culture amounts to genocide and ethnic cleansing. The word "evil" should be sparingly used but if this is not evil, what is?

Tune in to Today with Claire Byrne from 11.30am when Sinéad Gibney will be joining this week's panel for the Gathering.

Resolution of farcical dispute over compulsory wearing of skorts during camogie games is welcome. I commend all the players who took a stand against this nonsense. Focus must now shift to the funding and visibility of women's sports. Sinéad Gibney socialdemocrats.ie/gibney-welcome…

A report on unnecessary hip surgeries for children is hugely concerning. The report raises huge questions that the minister must now answer. Representatives from the hospitals involved must also appear at the Health Committee as a matter of urgency.

Findings of report into unncessary hip surgery on children under the care of CHI are deeply troubling. Many questions remain unanswered. But the care of children who may have been affected must be govt's priority. Pádraig Rice TD socialdemocrats.ie/government-mus… Pádraig Rice TD

Coming up on Drivetime RTE at 5.30pm, Pádraig Rice TD will be giving his reaction to the findings of the report into unnecessary hip surgeries carried out on children.

We are constantly told that reports from Gaza are coming from "Hamas-run" sources. Yet Israeli govt officials are free to spout lies to the media without scrutiny. We are always given an invitation to mistrust Palestinians – but to accept whatever Israel says as truth.

Coming up on Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin at 1pm, Jen Cummins TD will be joining the show.

Institutional investors are crying out for rent caps to be removed – all so that they can make more profit. If rent caps aren't kept in place, we will see homelessness, poverty, and emigration continue to rise. We must not allow rent caps to be scrapped.