Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan reacts to his party’s projected by-election win. He says that voters are “frustrated” that despite Ireland’s wealth, the Government isn’t spending enough in areas like housing, healthcare, renewable energy, and public transport.
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