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<p>Water quality is a major focus for Martin Crowe, Farming for Nature ambassador. He has installed three settling ponds to manage runoff from the yard and protect local watercourses. Alongside this, he has developed a 5–6-acre riparian buffer zone, fenced off from cattle and full of Devil’s-bit scabious, supporting pollinators and slowing nutrient flow to the Mulkear river. Pictures: Farming for Nature </p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: A salute to farmers working with nature

Making a shift from using every bit of land and ‘driving it hard’ to a work model where climate and nature guide every decision

<p>Eoin Hayes' gesture was silly, if not stupid, but there is absolutely no suggestion that he was attempting to mock Barack Obama, or the man’s ethnicity. Picture: Leon Farrell/RollingNews.ie</p>

S columnists

Mick Clifford: Eoin Hayes and the Social Democrats' self-induced trauma

<p>Picture: Holly Cairns/Instagram</p>

news

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns welcomes baby girl on day of general election

Holly Cairns 'gutted' about likelihood of missing the end of election campaign

politics

Holly Cairns 'gutted' about likelihood of missing the end of election campaign

SOCIAL DEMOCRATS DISABILITY LAUNCH

politics

Social Democrats have 'not ruled out' entering coalition with Sinn Féin

Social Democrats party think-in

politics

Apple tax windfall should be spent on building affordable homes, Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns says

Department defends 'cruel' plan to move Ukrainian refugees from West Cork and Kerry

Department defends 'cruel' plan to move Ukrainian refugees from West Cork and Kerry

Ukrainian refugees in centres including Clonakilty, Rosscarbery, Derrynane, and Cahirciveen have been informed they are to be relocated this month — with many still not knowing where they are being sent

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

Defence Forces only sought power to suspend members facing criminal trial two weeks ago

Defence Forces only sought power to suspend members facing criminal trial two weeks ago

Fury at revelation that Defence Forces only asked for that power after the outcry about soldier who attacked Natasha O'Brien in Limerick

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Therapy Session for Teens Close Up

HSE reveals significant increase in delays for child psychology appointments in Cork/Kerry

Figures released to Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns show that between December 2020 and May 2024, the waiting list in the Cork North Lee region increased from just 53 to 1,503.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Schoolgirl Cara Darmody should be enjoying childhood rather than advocating for better autism services, Dáil told

Schoolgirl Cara Darmody should be enjoying childhood rather than advocating for better autism services, Dáil told

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said action must be taken to tackle waiting lists for children with disabilities

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will be largest parties in local government

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will be largest parties in local government

Both government parties were locked on 245 seats late on Tuesday with just five seats left to call. Fianna Fáil won 279 council seats in 2019, while Fine Gael took 255

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

Paul Hosford: The centre holds, and it seems the centre left will too

Positive results for Labour and the Social Democrats will not head off a discussion of a merger, but may be enough to delay it

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Hot School Meals Programme

Elaine Loughlin: Statesman Simon's good faith met with stinging criticism

The TikTok Taoiseach may want to take a grown-up approach but his opponents won’t be letting him forget the failings of his ministerial youth

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Government accused of 'sitting on its hands' on abortion care reform

Government accused of 'sitting on its hands' on abortion care reform

Holly Cairns accused the Government of inaction on the matter

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Irish constitution referenda

S Elaine Loughlin: Opposition let themselves down with attacks on Leo Varadkar in the Dáil

It was one of those times politics should have been set aside but Labour, Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, and People Before Profit could barely articulate a proper farewell to the departing Taoiseach

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: The Dáil should mark the next International Women's Day with real change

S Elaine Loughlin: The Dáil should mark the next International Women's Day with real change

A minister speaking to an empty chamber is an apt metaphor: Instead of generic woman-themed speeches, politicians should use IWD to progress laws that make real differences to the lives of women

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Conceptual image of a person voting during elections

S Elaine Loughlin: What should have been a simple referendum vote has now become a confusing mess

Unlike recent referenda which had an immediate impact, the upcoming ballots both represent more of a symbolic than a tangible change

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

Paul Hosford: How a single vote paved the way for Holly Cairns to lead the Social Democrats

Paul Hosford: How a single vote paved the way for Holly Cairns to lead the Social Democrats

Soc Dems leader recalls — with 'a shiver' — her one-vote local election win in 2019, and how one woman told her she only decided at the last minute to go cast her ballot for Ms Cairns

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

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Holly Cairns 'unapologetically ambitious' about future of Social Democrats

The Cork-South West TD told party members that she is confident Ireland's problems 'can be fixed'

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

'Palestine is grateful to Ireland' ambassador tells Social Democrats conference

'Palestine is grateful to Ireland' ambassador tells Social Democrats conference

Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid addresses conference as party leader Holly Cairns says Irish people want Ireland to be strong on the issue of Palestinians' human rights

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Results of Holly experiment due in the next few months

S Elaine Loughlin: Results of Holly experiment due in the next few months

For the Social Democrats, the upcoming local elections are equivalent to the difficult second album, writes Elaine Loughlin

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

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Social Democrats willing to discuss coalition with 'any party', says leader Holly Cairns

The Social Democrats would discuss coalition with any party, but will maintain red lines on Sláintecare, housing and disability services, leader Holly Cairns says.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Sarah Harte: Parties must do much more to address treatment of politicians

S Sarah Harte: Parties must do much more to address treatment of politicians

We need to examine attitudes across the political spectrum because there is a deficit of understanding of how bad it is out there for female politicians

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Focus On New-Build Housing Construction

Holly Cairns says not possible to drop house prices to €300k overnight

The leader of the Social Democrats says it is important to be honest with voters on housing issues.

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

Clodagh Finn: We need to talk about the male gaze

S Clodagh Finn: We need to talk about the male gaze

What’s the point of making strides in the 21st century if new technology is pulling us back into the 1950s?

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

Letters to the Editor: We should at least consider the notion of married clergy

Letters to the Editor: We should at least consider the notion of married clergy

One reader responds to the Bishop of Kerry's pastoral letter, while others consider issues including wind energy, security for TDs, St Brigid's relics, and Bambie Thug's Eurovision win

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Holly Cairns forced to close Bandon constituency office over security concerns

Holly Cairns forced to close Bandon constituency office over security concerns

TD has previously spoken about how she was left 'absolutely terrified' after an online stalker began to appear at her West Cork home

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Government has 'kicked to touch' support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel

Government has 'kicked to touch' support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel

The Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said the Government's reaction to the Gaza conflict is 'quite the opposite' to its reaction to the invasion of Ukraine

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Institutional investors buy bulk of a housing estate every 30 days

Institutional investors buy bulk of a housing estate every 30 days

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said Ireland 'is no country for young people' due to the lack of housing

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Holly Cairns interview

Holly Cairns: Lack of action on State's abortion law shows 'political cowardice'

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said it will be “cruel” and “political cowardice” if the Government decides against removing a three-day waiting period to access abortion services.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Ex Labour leader needs to get his facts right on party policies

Letters to the Editor: Ex Labour leader needs to get his facts right on party policies

Former Labour Party leader and government minister Pat Rabbitte recently opined on national radio that there is no policy difference between the party he once led and the Social Democrats.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

King Charles III coronation

S Royal blunders and a bag of cow dung — a look back at the year that was

From uproar over Paschal's posters to flip-flops at the national broadcaster, 2023 has been quite the political year.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

Cork councillor and Owenacurra campaigner Liam Quaide to join Social Democrats

Cork councillor and Owenacurra campaigner Liam Quaide to join Social Democrats

Cork councillor and Owenacurra campaigner Liam Quaide is set to run as a Social Democrat in next year's local elections, having quit the Green Party in dramatic fashion earlier this year.

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

Leo Varadkar not sure Israeli government is listening to anyone, including Joe Biden

Leo Varadkar not sure Israeli government is listening to anyone, including Joe Biden

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is not sure that the Israeli government is listening to anyone, including US President Joe Biden.

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

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Paul Hosford: Holly Cairns steals a march on Sinn Féin with her impassioned stance on Gaza

The Social Democrats leader has connected with people in a way that could end up defining her party's unique selling point

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Taoiseach: Aid to Gaza could be linked to commitments for democratic change

Taoiseach: Aid to Gaza could be linked to commitments for democratic change

Leo Varadkar said that changes to rules regarding trade and aid could be looked at when the fighting in Gaza is over

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Councillor who replaced Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns in West Cork steps down

Councillor who replaced Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns in West Cork steps down

Ross O'Connell was co-opted to Cork County Council in 2020 after Holly Cairns was elected as a TD

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Midleton flood relief scheme must be rolled out with wider land use plans, says Varadkar

Midleton flood relief scheme must be rolled out with wider land use plans, says Varadkar

Relief schemes for Midleton and other flood-prone areas will have to be rolled out in tandem with wider land use plans, the Taoiseach has said.

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

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Ireland fighting a war of words over stance on Israeli actions

The motion presented to the Dáil expressed 'deep concern at the rising death toll and displacement of civilians and acute humanitarian needs in Gaza' but did not expressly condemn the actions of Israel

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

National Ploughing Championships 2023

Tadgh McNally: As a means of gauging the lay of the land, The Ploughing is hard to beat

The Ploughing allows politicians to break free from the political bubble and meet people from all walks of life

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Holly Cairns criticises proposed tax cuts in upcoming budget

Holly Cairns criticises proposed tax cuts in upcoming budget

The Social Democrats leader said: 'People are sick and tired of hearing about a tax cut, a tax break. What we need is proper public services, and that benefits everybody.'

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Holly Cairns: Social Democrats would not cut USC in budget

Holly Cairns: Social Democrats would not cut USC in budget

Social Democrats leader said money would be better spent on improving 'threadbare' public services

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Buying meat at a supermarket.

Mick Clifford: Faux outrage ignores what is at stake

For whom the tweet tolls? The hunt is on for the issuer of the latest tweet to cause outrage, horror and disturb a whole reservoir of anger.

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

Ireland's new constituency boundaries

Politicians are left surveying the lay of the new land

The constituency changes published by the Electoral Commission have been digested and parties have begun strategising for the future

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Narrow Water bridge project

Government criticises ‘scaremongering’ over peatland restoration

The proposals include targets for the restoration and rewetting of drained peatlands.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

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Holly Cairns told she needs a 'good hobby' as she will lose her seat in the Dáil

The Social Democrats leader said she is 'still facing that establishment thinking' in politics

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Coalition 'extremely reluctant' to impose price caps

Coalition 'extremely reluctant' to impose price caps

Neale Richmond claims introducing price controls will not work in Ireland

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Politicians' expenses: 53 TDs claim over €50k each for travel and office costs

Politicians' expenses: 53 TDs claim over €50k each for travel and office costs

TDs can claim between €9,000 and €34,065 a year in travel and accommodation expenses.

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Pressure on consumers caused by 'greedflation', says Cairns

Pressure on consumers caused by 'greedflation', says Cairns

Social Democrats leader claims that entire industries are taking advantage of cost-of-living crisis

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Paul Hosford: Micheál takes West Wing approach with Cosgrave barbs

S Paul Hosford: Micheál takes West Wing approach with Cosgrave barbs

Holly Cairns says Martin's sacking of Barry Cowen for refusal to answer Dáil questions had set a precedent

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023