Affordable homes, better supports for parents and a fairer and more equal society are among the promises in the Social Democrats manifesto. Co-leader Roisin Shortall said the party, with its proposals, wants a “cohesive society that is fair and works well”. The Social Democrats is also proposing an early years payment of around €50 a month, as a starting amount. The Social Democrats is running 20 candidates in the election and says it hopes to improve upon their existing two Dáil seats to a possible return between five and eight TDs. Social Democrats on...

Source: Irish Examiner January 31, 2020 16:07 UTC