Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said until the government legislates to ensure that purpose built student accommodation can’t be changed, the student accommodation crisis will not abate. Responding to the circular published by the Department, Senator Moynihan said enacting Labour’s bill to protect student accommodation should be prioritised without delay. Senator Moynihan said: “The stories…

Raising the public’s concerns about the looming energy crisis, Labour leader Alan Kelly has asked the Taoiseach to guarantee that ordinary people won’t have to pick up the tab for poor planning. Deputy Kelly said that Government must commit to protecting vulnerable people against the increased cost of living in Ireland this winter. Deputy Kelly…

Labour Dublin Central Senator Marie Sherlock has called for an urgent review into the operations of the Dublin Fire Brigade service as staff shortages remain. Highlighting the concerns of communities and staff, Senator Sherlock said there is a need for better workforce planning within the service. Senator Sherlock said: “There is a very serious situation…

Marking International Safe Abortion Day, Labour TD Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to ensure that the upcoming review of legislation regulating the provision of abortion services allows for access to free, safe, legal and accessible terminations for everyone who needs one. Deputy Bacik said: “Today is an opportunity for us to reflect on…

Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said the clear lack of communication and consultation with families at the centre of the CUMH inquiry points to a larger systems failure within the health service. Speaking today Deputy Smith said that these bereaved families deserve to understand what led to these decisions being made without their consent. Deputy…

Deputy Duncan Smith and Senator Marie Sherlock will be available to speak to the media on the plinth at 11am today Tuesday, September 28th on the issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Duncan Smith and Marie Sherlock  Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11am, Tuesday 28th September. For any journalists or photographers attending…

Reiterating Labour’s call for the introduction of two new public holidays, employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it would be a no brainer for workers, families and the economy. Highlighting the changing nature of work post pandemic, Senator Sherlock said we need to ensure that work always pays and introduce a living wage without delay. Senator…

Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said that the chronic lack of supply in the residential property market needs to be addressed by radical vacant homes tax. Reiterating her call for a vacant home tax for properties lying empty, Senator Moynihan said the approx. 200,000 of these vacant homes dotted around the country could be tapped…