Policing Authority must be compelled to intervene on Garda dispute as per Section 62H(2) of the Garda Siochana Act Speaking in the Dáil today during Leaders’ Questions, Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin accused Fine Gael of being asleep at the wheel on all matters relating to justice. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Fine Gael have…

Actors in Ireland must get Fair Pay Labour spokesperson on Arts, Senator Marie Sherlock, has today expressed her strong support for Irish actors and the union Irish Equity in their campaign to ensure fair pay in Ireland’s film industry. Today a petition, signed by over 3,700, actors was handed over at the gates of Leinster…

Bacik to host public meeting in Rathmines tonight Almost 5,000 homes vacant in Dublin alone Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik will host a public meeting to tackle vacancy and dereliction in the capital this evening, Tuesday 3rd October at 7pm in Rathmines Town Hall. Deputy Bacik will be joined by Duncan Stewart, award-winning…

Labour spokesperson on Justice, Aodhán Ó Riordáin TD, has thanked the participants of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs for their contributions following the conclusion of discussions yesterday (1st October).  Deputy Ó Riordáin said: “The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs is a historic opportunity to change people’s lives.The Assembly will reconvene later in October to agree its…

Labour leader and housing Ivana Bacik has urged the Minister of Health to compel the HSE to release the enormous number of vacant properties it owns nationwide. Deputy Bacik said: “It beggars belief that the HSE could be holding back such a huge number of empty properties that could be housing people nationwide. “In cities…

Eviction ban must be immediately reinstated Urges introduction of Labour’s Homeless Families Bill Homelessness greatest shame of modern Ireland Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has urged Government to reintroduce the eviction ban as official homeless figures record 12,691 people living without a home. Deputy Bacik said: “There is no acceptable levels of homelessness….

Senator Rebecca Moynihan has called on the Government to work with Dublin City Council and take control of the Iveagh Markets to redevelop it urgently. The building has been left unused for decades, despite its potential to be a vibrant community hub. Senator Moynihan said: “The Iveagh Markets are a historic landmark in The Liberties…

Labour’s spokesperson on Climate Senator Rebecca Moynihan reacting earlier to the young people’s court case in the European Court of Human Rights which seeks to force countries to make deeper emissions cuts. The Government has claimed the risks of climate change are “negligible in comparison to the environmental hazards inherent to life in a modern…