News – The Labour Party Overcrowding, drug abuse, attacks worsening Labour’s Justice Spokesperson Aodhán Ó Riordáin TD was today reacting to reports from the Prison Officers’ Association that problems in prisons are getting worse. Deputy Ó Riordáin said “We are witnessing a system overwhelmed by overcrowding, drug abuse, and escalating violence against officers. Prison authorities…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Councillor for the Pembroke LEA, Cllr Dermot Lacey, has submitted a motion to Dublin City Council which, if passed would have statutory effect in increasing the Dublin City Council’s targets for the building of homes. He is calling on all Dublin City Councillors and local election candidates to pledge their…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has called out Government for failing to deliver on housing. Deputy Bacik said: “Once again it’s a matter of spin over substance coming from the office of the Taoiseach and Custom House. The Housing for All progress report lacks detail and crucially lacks any…

News – The Labour Party Government plan to open 20 new beds by 2023 went completely unfunded Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey, was today reacting to the alarming findings regarding the lack of funding for adult eating disorder treatment beds in Ireland. Senator Hoey said “It is deeply concerning to learn that Government has failed to…

News – The Labour Party Domestic violence victims forced into homelessness Ireland falls short of European standards. Labour’s Justice Spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has expressed grave concern where domestic abuse survivors are being forced into homelessness or back into the hands of their abusers due to a severe shortage of refuge spaces across Ireland….

News – The Labour Party FG & FF must not play fast and loose with tax base Falling inflation must mean falling prices Spending Ministers must signal end to ‘fiscal gimmickry’ Welcoming the late publication of this year’s Stability Programme Update, Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD said: “The update paints a picture of a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Mark Wall speaking on the Plinth today condemned the government’s lack of action on addressing vacancy and dereliction across the country. Despite promises and fanfare, the one-off Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant introduced by the government resulted in only 97 drawdowns in 2023.  Senator Wall said,  “It is outrageous that…

News – The Labour PartyLabour members in Limerick gathered last night as Councillor Conor Sheehan was selected as Labour’s candidate for Directly Elected Mayor of Limerick. Labour Leader Ivana Bacik, Deputy Alan Kelly and Labour Candidate for Ireland South Niamh Hourigan were all in attendance at the event. Conor Sheehan has worked as a Councillor…