• Dáil will debate Labour motion demanding pay rise for Section 39 care workers on Wednesday Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said rather than a grant bridging the gap for people, as proposed by the Tánaiste last week in response to questioning by Labour leader Ivana Bacik, Section 39 workers must be put on the…

Responding to the Focus Ireland report published today which highlights the failings in housing policy, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said it’s time for government to right the wrongs of this year’s budget. Without an emergency eviction ban and a time-limited rent freeze, Senator Moynihan said homelessness will continue to rise. Senator Moynihan said: “Ensuring…

Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has today (Monday, 10th October) on World Mental Health Day urged the government to take a lead in ending the stigma surrounding mental health by introducing a Mental Health funding grant of €20 per pupil in schools, and to adequately resource Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) once and…

Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD has today (Monday, 10th October) paid tribute to Billy Kyne and extended her sympathies to his family, friends, Waterford Labour comrades, and former colleagues on Waterford County Council and Dungarvan Town Council. Deputy Bacik said: “Billy was a dedicated public representative who gave all his working life to our…

Sherlock says this good news is all too rare Time for govt strategy for artists’ workspaces Labour Dublin Central Senator Marie Sherlock has welcomed the news that Phibsborough Tower has become available as a new space for artists affected by the Richmond Road Studio closure in July. Highlighting the importance of spaces to support artistic…

Dáil will debate Labour motion re Pay Rise for Community and Voluntary Sector workers on Wednesday (12th October) at 10am Section 39 care workers for people with disabilities, older persons or who require mental health supports deserve a pay rise Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said it’s time that workers in the community and voluntary…

Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said it’s high time that Government implement an emergency eviction ban. While the Minister is questioning the Attorney General on the possibility of such a measure which was introduced and worked well during Covid, Senator Moynihan said rather than delay tactics, the eviction ban needs to be introduced now. Senator…

The delivery of 578 public homes in St. Michael’s Estate will be transformative for people in Dublin 8, said Labour Councillor Darragh Moriarty. Welcoming the formal lodging of planning for the regeneration of St. Michael’s Estate, Cllr Moriarty said projects like St. Michael’s will be vital in giving people an opportunity to live in their…