Cian O’Callaghan
Cian O’Callaghan is the acting leader of the Social Democrats in Ireland and a TD for Dublin Bay South. He has been involved in discussions surrounding party dynamics and the implications of suspensions within the party.
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Cian O’Callaghan expects Catherine Connolly will make an impact on key issues.
‘She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-14
Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan called on the Government to categorically rule out joining the board.
No scenario in which Ireland joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, says Harris – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Social Democrats whip Cian O’Callaghan has a similar view: 'The new Government is a continuation of the one beforehand; they seem to be running out of steam.'
‘A do-nothing Government?’ Lowest number of laws enacted in a first year this century – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
Cian O’Callaghan claimed the housing plan contains the same recipe for failure as previous policies.
Opposition criticises Government’s housing action plan as trying to ‘turn water into wine’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
Cian O’Callaghan, acting leader of the Social Democrats, was involved in discussions about supporting Connolly.
From gaining cross-party support to digital dexterity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Last month Ms Connolly spoke at the launch of a new socialist republican magazine called An Clogán, the other contributors to which include Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan.
Éirígí says Ursula Ní Shionnáin still member in 2018 when employed by Catherine Connolly in Leinster House – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-02
Finance spokesman Cian O’Callaghan said this measure would be paid for by tripling the Bank Levy, which applies to certain financial institutions, to raise €400 million.
€400 energy credit, welfare increases and cut to high-earner tax credit among Social Democrats’ proposals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01
Cian O’Callaghan praised Cara Darmody for her positive impact on families through her campaigning.
Teen campaigner Cara Darmody says Tánaiste is committed to timely assessment of needs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-01
Cian O’Callaghan says the Government must publish an updated summer economic statement to account for the EU’s tariff agreement with the US.
Call for Government to urgently support Irish businesses most at risk from US tariffs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Cian O’Callaghan, the acting Social Democrats party leader, expressed support for Eoin Hayes's return to the party.
Eoin Hayes readmitted to Social Democrats – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Cian O’Callaghan criticized the budget plan for being too vague.
Budget plan for €9.4bn public spending boost will be reconsidered if tariffs hit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-22
Acting party leader Cian O’Callaghan said he was 'delighted' Ms Connolly was running for president.
Catherine Connolly gathers support for Áras run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Cian O’Callaghan, acting leader of the Social Democrats, questioned the Taoiseach about personal injury awards.
Taoiseach turned tables on the Opposition when they least expected it with moment of clarity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
Cian O’Callaghan is the acting leader of the Social Democrats and participated in the meeting.
Opposition parties likely to announce own preferred presidential candidate rather than agreed one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
Cian O’Callaghan is a member of the Social Democrats who raised concerns about children missing out due to rising costs.
Opposition would have been better off asking Taoiseach about the All-Ireland final than third-level fees – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Acting leader of the Social Democrats Cian O’Callaghan said the CCPC did a review in 2023 'which didn’t achieve anything when you’ve given them no extra powers.'
Government intends to reduce third-level levy over its lifetime, Minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Acting Social Democrats leader Cian O’Callaghan called on the Government to stop the pretence that what is going on is part of the normal budgetary process.
Reduction in college fees to be sought by Minister for Higher Education in budget – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02Cian O’Callaghan pointed out that Trump was already in power amid growing fears of a threat to the economy.
The Opposition called for clarity over third-level fees. Chambers of Commerce gave them anything but – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Cian O’Callaghan accused the government of breaking promises to reduce student fees.
Coalition sharply divided over third-level fees – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Acting Social Democrats leader Cian O’Callaghan said the Government 'promised to reduce student fees, you are now breaking those promises that you have made'.
No funding earmarked to avoid the €1,000 hike this year, Taoiseach says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01Cian O’Callaghan is a member of the Social Democrats who expressed concerns about grocery prices.
‘Taoiseach, do you do a weekly shop?’ It’s not even funny to think about – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25
Cian O’Callaghan is the deputy leader of the Social Democrats, represented by Jennifer Whitmore.
House not private for drowned Leinster House fox as TDs serve up groundhog day of Dáil sniping – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Social Democrats acting leader Cian O’Callaghan is part of the group questioning the contract.
TDs and senators question if €7m Dáil broadcasting contract is value for money – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15
Cian O’Callaghan of the Social Democrats told the Dáil that a consultant earned more than €35,000 by keeping children on a waiting list.
Fund set up by Micheál Martin 20 years ago to cut hospital waiting lists under fresh scrutiny – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Acting Social Democrats leader Cian O’Callaghan wrote to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald on Thursday to express his deep concern at her party’s decision to block the Bill.
Sinn Féin voting against first-stage Bill banning fox hunting ‘deeply troubling’, Social Democrats say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-30
Cian O’Callaghan said the bonds were explicitly advertised as being crucial to the war effort.
Independents Barry Heneghan, Gillian Toole vote against Coalition and in favour of Sinn Féin’s pro-Palestine Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Social Democrats acting leader Cian O’Callaghan called for all reports on Shane O’Farrell’s death to be published.
Dáil hears claim that driver who killed Shane O’Farrell was a Garda ‘informer’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Cian O’Callaghan is the Social Democrats deputy leader mentioned in the context of the debate on disability services.
Government to change law in bid to speed up autism and disability assessments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-20
Cian O’Callaghan broadened the group of parties invited to discussions about a presidential candidate.
Opposition plans to break the big two’s stranglehold on power begin to germinate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17Social Democrats acting leader Cian O’Callaghan criticized the handling of the proposals for the asylum-seeker site as 'shambolic'.
Government may double asylum-seeker accommodation at Citywest Hotel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
