Gary Gannon TD
@garygannontd.bsky.social
Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central 💜 Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs & Migration.
Raised the lack of sports facilities in the Inner City in the chamber earlier today
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Taoiseach criticises Dublin local authorities over lack of sporting facilities
Gary Gannon highlights lack of amenities in north inner-city despite number of top-level athletes from area
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November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Raised the lack of sports facilities in the Inner City in the chamber earlier today
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What a beautiful day with Catherine Connolly in the Inner City yesterday. Catherine has tapped into something special, the energy and hope in this campaign to elect a president with values, integrity, and a real connection to the people she seeks to serve. You can feel it building everyday.
October 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
What a beautiful day with Catherine Connolly in the Inner City yesterday. Catherine has tapped into something special, the energy and hope in this campaign to elect a president with values, integrity, and a real connection to the people she seeks to serve. You can feel it building everyday.
I was devastated to hear that my good friend Cat O’Driscoll was assaulted while simply walking along the street last week. Something is fundamentally broken in this city & it won’t be addressed without serious state intervention.
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‘He hit me as he passed’: women’s safety advocate punched in the face on Dublin street
Social Democrats councillor Cat O’Driscoll says nobody came to her aid after random assault on Dorset Street
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September 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I was devastated to hear that my good friend Cat O’Driscoll was assaulted while simply walking along the street last week. Something is fundamentally broken in this city & it won’t be addressed without serious state intervention.
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Op-Ed in The Journal today about safety in the City and why curfews are a bad idea.
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September 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Op-Ed in The Journal today about safety in the City and why curfews are a bad idea.
www.thejournal.ie/readme/safet...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/safet...
Myself and Ethel were delighted to get down this morning to lend our support to the wonderful secretaries and caretakers. It’s a shame that they are now a full week into their strike. They should never have had to stand this long for the basic decency of pension parity and fair leave entitlements.
September 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Myself and Ethel were delighted to get down this morning to lend our support to the wonderful secretaries and caretakers. It’s a shame that they are now a full week into their strike. They should never have had to stand this long for the basic decency of pension parity and fair leave entitlements.
Great to join Eddie Mullins, CEO of Merchant’s Quay, for a 5k this morning as part of their Road to Recovery campaign to raise awareness of the incredible work they do to support people on their journey to recovery.
September 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Great to join Eddie Mullins, CEO of Merchant’s Quay, for a 5k this morning as part of their Road to Recovery campaign to raise awareness of the incredible work they do to support people on their journey to recovery.
Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking at the Fergus McCabe Summer School marking 30 years of CityWide. CityWide’s work over the past three decades has been crucial and as we shape the new National Drugs Strategy community groups like them must have a seat at the table.
September 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking at the Fergus McCabe Summer School marking 30 years of CityWide. CityWide’s work over the past three decades has been crucial and as we shape the new National Drugs Strategy community groups like them must have a seat at the table.
August 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Social Democrats TD @garygannontd.bsky.social on how targeted supports could help tackle the Cost of Living Crisis, as opposed to universal supports.
The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.
#CostOfLiving #RTETWIP
The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.
#CostOfLiving #RTETWIP
June 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Social Democrats TD @garygannontd.bsky.social on how targeted supports could help tackle the Cost of Living Crisis, as opposed to universal supports.
The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.
#CostOfLiving #RTETWIP
The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.
#CostOfLiving #RTETWIP
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Social Democrats TD @garygannontd.bsky.social on possible redress scheme from government in the future due to today’s living conditions for children.
The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.
#ChildPoverty #RTETWIP
The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.
#ChildPoverty #RTETWIP
June 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Social Democrats TD @garygannontd.bsky.social on possible redress scheme from government in the future due to today’s living conditions for children.
The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.
#ChildPoverty #RTETWIP
The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.
#ChildPoverty #RTETWIP
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Today at noon, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social speaks with:
Minister of State: Christopher O'Sullivan
Sinn Féin TD: Claire Kerrane
Social Democrats TD: @garygannontd.bsky.social
discussing #Homelessness #CostOfLiving and #Gaza. #RTETWIP broadcasts at midday today on
@rteone.rte.ie.
Minister of State: Christopher O'Sullivan
Sinn Féin TD: Claire Kerrane
Social Democrats TD: @garygannontd.bsky.social
discussing #Homelessness #CostOfLiving and #Gaza. #RTETWIP broadcasts at midday today on
@rteone.rte.ie.
June 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Today at noon, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social speaks with:
Minister of State: Christopher O'Sullivan
Sinn Féin TD: Claire Kerrane
Social Democrats TD: @garygannontd.bsky.social
discussing #Homelessness #CostOfLiving and #Gaza. #RTETWIP broadcasts at midday today on
@rteone.rte.ie.
Minister of State: Christopher O'Sullivan
Sinn Féin TD: Claire Kerrane
Social Democrats TD: @garygannontd.bsky.social
discussing #Homelessness #CostOfLiving and #Gaza. #RTETWIP broadcasts at midday today on
@rteone.rte.ie.
Reposted by Gary Gannon TD
The government has been accused of “skipping independent scrutiny” after it admitted that its recent deportation flight to Nigeria occurred without a human rights monitor on board.
These monitors had been included in the govt’s two previous charter flights to Georgia
These monitors had been included in the govt’s two previous charter flights to Georgia
June 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The government has been accused of “skipping independent scrutiny” after it admitted that its recent deportation flight to Nigeria occurred without a human rights monitor on board.
These monitors had been included in the govt’s two previous charter flights to Georgia
These monitors had been included in the govt’s two previous charter flights to Georgia
Reposted by Gary Gannon TD
Full piece here arising from questions submitted by
@garygannontd.bsky.social
on the back of the flight
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@garygannontd.bsky.social
on the back of the flight
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Minister criticised after recent deportation flight took off without human rights monitor on board
The role of the independent observer is to monitor the use of force and restraints for deportees.
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June 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Full piece here arising from questions submitted by
@garygannontd.bsky.social
on the back of the flight
www.thejournal.ie/deportation-...
@garygannontd.bsky.social
on the back of the flight
www.thejournal.ie/deportation-...
Thank you so much to Merchants Quay Ireland CEO Eddie Mullins and the wonderful staff for the tour of their service this morning.
The facilities are world class, and even before you step inside, you can sense the team’s enthusiasm, warmth, and genuine respect.
The facilities are world class, and even before you step inside, you can sense the team’s enthusiasm, warmth, and genuine respect.
June 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Thank you so much to Merchants Quay Ireland CEO Eddie Mullins and the wonderful staff for the tour of their service this morning.
The facilities are world class, and even before you step inside, you can sense the team’s enthusiasm, warmth, and genuine respect.
The facilities are world class, and even before you step inside, you can sense the team’s enthusiasm, warmth, and genuine respect.
Govt must not repeat the same failed approach to expansion of prison system by treating rehabilitation as an afterthought.
Otherwise, we’re not building a justice system.
We’re just expanding the same broken cycle, brick by brick.
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Otherwise, we’re not building a justice system.
We’re just expanding the same broken cycle, brick by brick.
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Prison expansion must not just create more space for people to fall through the cracks - Social Democrats
The government must not repeat the same failed approach to the expansion of the prison system by treating rehabilitation as an afterthought, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon...
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June 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Govt must not repeat the same failed approach to expansion of prison system by treating rehabilitation as an afterthought.
Otherwise, we’re not building a justice system.
We’re just expanding the same broken cycle, brick by brick.
www.socialdemocrats.ie/governments-...
Otherwise, we’re not building a justice system.
We’re just expanding the same broken cycle, brick by brick.
www.socialdemocrats.ie/governments-...
My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley who lost his life today in service of his community. Truly devastating news.
May 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley who lost his life today in service of his community. Truly devastating news.
Decision to close Dublin city centre’s only public toilets is a shortsighted move.
It shows just how little planning or imagination exists at the heart of govt.
We should be investing in infrastructure that serves the public good.
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It shows just how little planning or imagination exists at the heart of govt.
We should be investing in infrastructure that serves the public good.
www.socialdemocrats.ie/closure-of-d...
Closure of Dublin city centre’s only public toilets is a shortsighted decision - Social Democrats
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has criticised the decision to close Dublin city centre’s only public toilets, calling it a shortsighted move that shows just how little planning or imagination exists ...
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May 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Decision to close Dublin city centre’s only public toilets is a shortsighted move.
It shows just how little planning or imagination exists at the heart of govt.
We should be investing in infrastructure that serves the public good.
www.socialdemocrats.ie/closure-of-d...
It shows just how little planning or imagination exists at the heart of govt.
We should be investing in infrastructure that serves the public good.
www.socialdemocrats.ie/closure-of-d...
This is devastating. The conditions Mark Kelly describes are inhumane.
Groups have been sounding the alarm about prison overcrowding for years now.
How can we expect rehabilitation in environments that strip people of their dignity and basic humanity?
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Groups have been sounding the alarm about prison overcrowding for years now.
How can we expect rehabilitation in environments that strip people of their dignity and basic humanity?
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Number of deaths in prison up 55% last year, says chief
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May 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This is devastating. The conditions Mark Kelly describes are inhumane.
Groups have been sounding the alarm about prison overcrowding for years now.
How can we expect rehabilitation in environments that strip people of their dignity and basic humanity?
amp.rte.ie/amp/1511051/
Groups have been sounding the alarm about prison overcrowding for years now.
How can we expect rehabilitation in environments that strip people of their dignity and basic humanity?
amp.rte.ie/amp/1511051/
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Social Democrat's TD @garygannontd.bsky.social shares his thoughts on the housing tsar controversy.
🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on
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🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on
@rteone.rte.ie
May 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Social Democrat's TD @garygannontd.bsky.social shares his thoughts on the housing tsar controversy.
🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on
@rteone.rte.ie
🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on
@rteone.rte.ie
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Social Democrat's TD @garygannontd.bsky.social believes that "Dublin needs a directly elected mayor"
🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on @rteone.rte.ie
🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on @rteone.rte.ie
May 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Social Democrat's TD @garygannontd.bsky.social believes that "Dublin needs a directly elected mayor"
🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on @rteone.rte.ie
🎥 #RTETWIP will rebroadcast on the RTÉ News channel at 18:30 and 22:00 tonight and at 23:05 on @rteone.rte.ie
Not content with the murder of children, the targeting of journalists, and the annihilation of Gaza, Israel has drone-struck a flotilla bringing aid into Gaza.
This is extraordinary - the Government needs to do absolutely everything in its power now to stop this.
#gaza #palestine #FFC
This is extraordinary - the Government needs to do absolutely everything in its power now to stop this.
#gaza #palestine #FFC
May 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Not content with the murder of children, the targeting of journalists, and the annihilation of Gaza, Israel has drone-struck a flotilla bringing aid into Gaza.
This is extraordinary - the Government needs to do absolutely everything in its power now to stop this.
#gaza #palestine #FFC
This is extraordinary - the Government needs to do absolutely everything in its power now to stop this.
#gaza #palestine #FFC
The IHRA’s definition of antisemitism serves only to silence vital criticism of Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza.
It must be removed from the program for government.
#gaza #palestine #kneecap
It must be removed from the program for government.
#gaza #palestine #kneecap
May 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The IHRA’s definition of antisemitism serves only to silence vital criticism of Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza.
It must be removed from the program for government.
#gaza #palestine #kneecap
It must be removed from the program for government.
#gaza #palestine #kneecap
The North Inner City is regularly left begging for basic amenities like bins, while millions is squandered into already polished areas.
Dublin divided: 'Grafton and Dawson Streets don't need regeneration, they're already gleaming' jrnl.ie/6692063
Dublin divided: 'Grafton and Dawson Streets don't need regeneration, they're already gleaming' jrnl.ie/6692063
Dublin divided: 'Grafton and Dawson Streets don't need regeneration, they're already gleaming'
Gary Gannon responds to news of regeneration for the salubrious streets on the Southside, saying the Northside is wilfully neglected.
jrnl.ie
April 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The North Inner City is regularly left begging for basic amenities like bins, while millions is squandered into already polished areas.
Dublin divided: 'Grafton and Dawson Streets don't need regeneration, they're already gleaming' jrnl.ie/6692063
Dublin divided: 'Grafton and Dawson Streets don't need regeneration, they're already gleaming' jrnl.ie/6692063
A Visit to Rome.
A glimpse of beauty and why community still matters.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:55 AM
