Labour spokesperson for Health and Disability, Duncan Smith has today (Monday, 15th August) called on the Government to prioritise people with disabilities in Budget 2023. Deputy Smith said: “We want to see concrete measures in this Budget that clearly set out how the government is going to tackle the scourge people have accessing disability services….

Labour spokesperson for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science, Annie Hoey has called on the Minister for Health and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science, to outline the status of the pandemic bonus for student nurses and midwives. Following reports that this bonus is yet to be received…

Time for a rent freeze Authorities must enforce rental caps Eviction ban must be put in place Responding to the latest housing report published by Daft.ie, Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan said specific protections must be put in place for renters who continue to experience the harsh end of the housing market. With record…

Cost of living crisis crippling students Labour spokesperson for Further and Higher Education Annie Hoey has called on government to introduce legislation to protect purpose built student accommodation. In light of the cost of living crisis, Senator Hoey said a suite of measures will be needed to ensure students have access to education this year….

Speaking this week at Féile an Pobail in Belfast, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock called on the Irish Government to establish a citizens’ assembly on the future of our island. Participating in a discussion entitled “Preparing for a New Ireland”, Senator Sherlock spoke about the importance of generating a conversation about the future of our island….

Pathway to reduction in emissions must be carried out in consultation with agricultural sector Labour TD for Cork East Seán Sherlock has called on Government to convene a Citizens’ Assembly on the future of Agriculture and food production in Ireland. Following the foot-dragging by government on agreeing sectoral climate targets, Deputy Sherlock said the reality…

Vacant home tax vital Affordability issues widespread in market Revised HAP scheme devoid of market context Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said every person living in homelessness represents the wasted years of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to tackle the housing crisis. Calling on Government to speed up the use of vacant and derelict homes,…

Labour leader and climate spokesperson Ivana Bacik said today is a sad day as Government has failed to do what needs to be done to protect the planet. Responding to the news that Cabinet has agreed a 25% emissions reduction target for the agriculture sector, Deputy Bacik said the time for tinkering around the edges…