News – The Labour PartyResponding to a survey carried out on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities which found widespread non-compliance with emissions limits on coal being sold by retailers across Dublin, Labour Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy Ciarán Ahern has called on Government to increase its air quality monitoring efforts. Deputy Ahern…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s social protection spokesperson Mark Wall TD has today called out Government, as it has come to light that many family carers are facing waiting times of over four months to hear about their Carer’s Allowance appeal. This hugely delays access to vital payments. The wait time figures were revealed following…

News – The Labour Party Students at sharp edge of housing crisis Labour’s Further and Higher Education spokesperson Senator Laura Harmon has condemned the Government’s continued failure to address the student accommodation crisis, Senator Harmon said: “The student accommodation crisis is as increasingly worsening and is a symptom of the wider housing crisis. It is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour health spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the failure of successive Government’s to invest in primary care is a crucial factor, alongside the shortages of beds and staff, in the chronic overcrowding we are seeing in hospitals. Deputy Sherlock said: “The INMO figures published today make for grave reading. The number of…

News – The Labour Party Smithfield Market redevelopment shows what’s possible Labour’s Councillor Darragh Moriarty has welcomed the approval of a €30 million loan by Dublin City Council to redevelop Smithfield Fruit and Vegetable Market. Councillor Moriarty said: “I wholeheartedly welcome the progress made on the Smithfield Fruit and Vegetable Market. It is a prime…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s climate spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has condemned Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael’s failure to take meaningful climate action.  Deputy Ahern said: “Rather than making meaningful climate change, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are likely to attempt to buy Ireland’s way out of taking climate action. The report published by the…

News – The Labour Party No detail from Minister on rollout Labour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has welcomed the announcement of DEIS Plus but raised serious concerns about the lack of detail behind the plan. Speaking in response to the Minister’s announcement, Deputy Kenny warned that without a clear timeline and adequate funding, the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Councillor Alison Field has called on Dublin City Council (DCC) to take immediate and decisive action to support children with autism. Speaking at last night’s council meeting in Dublin, Cllr. Field highlighted the pressing need to repurpose the city’s numerous vacant buildings into dedicated spaces for children with autism.  Cllr….