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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 2h

"Unpaid carers are predominantly women, which might go some way to explaining why their contributions are ignored." Catherine Connolly speaking out following yesterday's budget on the continuation of the means test for carers, and the unfulfilled promise of a cost of disability payment.

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 4h

It was great to have @catherinegalway.bsky.social out in Dublin South West.

The choice for the presidential election is now clear.

#Connolly4President has clear momentum and we need to continue getting more people to volunteers on the campaign to keep going for the next 2 weeks!

#SpéirGhorm

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 5h

Catherine Connolly believes in Ireland. She believes in us. She believes in our people. And she will be a president for all the people of Ireland across our 32 counties.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 17h

“There isn’t one single line on a commitment to public childcare.” - Catherine in the Dáil today, responding to the FG/FF Budget.

We want a president who speaks truth to power, vote Catherine Connolly #1 on October 24

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 20h

We ask trade unionists to support her by signing this pledge - and urge your fellow workers to vote for Catherine Connolly.

If you agree, sign the appeal and join the movement!

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 20h

So add your support here: catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/workers

Catherine will be an inspirational President, speaking up for workers, collective bargaining and affordable housing for workers.

Trade Unionists for Connolly

Trade Unionists are raising our voices for Connolly Catherine has always raised her voice for workers, for collective bargaining & affordable homes. She will be an inspirational President If you agr...

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 20h

Trade Unionists - raise your voice for Connolly!

Workers from unions across Ireland have already signed up. Catherine has been backed by Mandate, ICTU Trade Councils and Tom Stokes branch of Unite. The list is growing, the momentum is building.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 22h

"My dad used to say to me, you can mix with rough and smooth - and I think Catherine can mix with rough and smooth as well"

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Check in with your nieces, your nephews, your grandkids, your neighbours, first time voters, and new citizens. Remember, your vote is your voice.

Visit checktheregister.ie

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Today is the last day to register to vote.

Even if you’re 99.999999% sure you’re on the list, just double check.

And if you’re not, it takes just two minutes to sign up.

Visit checktheregister.ie

Catherine with a young voter holding a tshirt that says don't let others speak for you.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Níl deireadh leis an ngéarchéim costas maireachtála díreach mar go bhfuil na ceannlínte ag trácht ar rud éicint eile. Tá an ghéarchéim seo le sonrú i ngach baile, sráidbhaile agus cathair.

Caithfidh an Rialtas teaghlaigh a chosaint agus ní a bheith ag cur i gcéill nach ann don fhadhb ní ba mhó”.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Tá Rialtas againn atá ag caint faoi fhuíollach buiséid tráth go bhfuil daoine i scuainí ag banc bia agus ag streachailt chun cógaisí a cheannach. Ní féidir sochaí a mheas de réir a OTI ach de réir mar a chaitear leo siúd is mó atá ag streachailt.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Tá rogha á dhéanamh ag daoine gach lá idir bia agus teas. Tá teaghlaigh ag titim siar lena n-íocaíochtaí cíosa nó morgáiste. Tá pá na n-oibrithe imithe ar chostas bia agus fuinnimh. Tá chuile phingin á gcomhaireamh ag pinsinéirí agus cúramóirí.

Ní buanseasmhacht atá anseo ach marthanas.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

"Tá sé dochreidte go bhféadfadh an Rialtas Buiséad a chur le chéile gan aon tacaíochtaí costas maireachtála ann dóibh siúd atá ag streachailt ó lá go lá.
Cuireann sé in iúl chomh scartha amach is atá an Rialtas ó shaol na ngnáthdhaoine.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

The cost-of-living crisis is not over just because the headlines have moved on. It is biting hard in every town, village, and city. The Government’s response must be to protect households, not to pretend that the problem has gone away."

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

We have a Government that talks about budget surpluses while people queue at food banks and struggle to afford medication. A society cannot be measured by its GDP, but by how it treats those who are struggling the most.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Every day, people are choosing between heating and eating. Families are falling behind on rent or mortgage payments. Workers are seeing their pay swallowed up by food and energy costs. Pensioners and carers are counting every euro. This is not stability - it’s survival.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

“The idea that the Government could go into this Budget and offer no direct cost-of- living supports to people who are struggling to keep their heads above water is extraordinary. It tells us how far removed this Government is from the lives of ordinary people.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

“Is dúshraith den tsochaí chothrom atá sa bpobal láidir. Caithfidh spiorad na meithle - an dlúthpháirtíocht, an comhoibriú agus an cúram - a bheith ár dtreorú agus muid ag tabhairt aghaidh a

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

“A strong community is the foundation of a fair society. The spirit of an meitheal - of solidarity, cooperation, and care - must guide us as we face the challenges ahead, from housing and health to social justice and inclusion.”

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

“That’s the next President of Ireland”.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Let's show Ireland that politics can still be about home, can be about decency, and can be about courage.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 2d

A wise country, with a wise President would build on our unique experience as post colonial, post famine, and post resolution in the North, and use our voice for peace.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 2d

Have you booked your tickets yet for this Wednesday’s Connolly Céilí at The Button Factory?

Get out and show your support for Catherine along with this incredible line-up...

www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/connolly-cei...

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 2d

Tá moladh tuillte ag aon duine a dhéanann iarracht an tír seo a fheabhsú trí sheirbhís phoiblí a thabhairt.

Tá an cinneadh ceart déanta ag Jim Gavin dó féin agus dá chlann.

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