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May 3, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
Our co-leader @RoisinShortall will join the #TWIP panel (from afar!) on the programme startimg shortly @rtetwip
“LC students can’t be left waiting until June for a decision. The virus is stressful enough for young people, they need clarity.” #LeavingCert2020 -@RoisinShortall
‘We all accept that tough decisions have to be taken but they have to be the right decisions.Issues such as lack of affordable housing, access to healthcare & provision of public services etc all still exist & require an approach which delivers these services in a universal way’
‘The Social Democrats want to be in a Government which delivers social democratic policies. When normality returns public services must be delivered in universal way. Fine Gael have favoured delivering services privately & relying on the market. That’s not an acceptable approach’
‘We’ve been doing a lot of briefings and meetings online but legal advice is that the Dáil cannot meet in a virtual way. That’s why Biz Committee has moved towards establishing a Covid committee which would allow TDs to questions Ministers & hold Gov to account’ @RoisinShortall

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Our co-leader @RoisinShortall up now in Dáil. Speech follows:
At the outset I want to congratulate Taoiseach. Taoiseach Micheál Martin will take a bit of getting used to! But on a personal note wish you well, you’ve waited long time for this & for you & your family, it is a great honour. I also congratulate all of the new Cabinet Ministers.
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