News – The Labour PartyReacting to the leaked draft of the Government’s legislative panacea plan to protect renters, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said the delayed measure will not help the majority of renters. Deputy Bacik said: “This measure was announced back in March following the announcement of the lifting of the eviction…

News – The Labour Party Government still have no vacancy database Local authorities must have greater CPO powers Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has said the vacant home tax is an ineffective policy measure. Government must revisit the vacant home tax exemptions and introduce more effective measures to tackle vacancy. Deputy Bacik said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s health spokesperson Duncan Smith TD, has called on the Government to provide the flu injection to all for free, this comes following reports of low flu vaccine uptake this year. Deputy Smith said: “The Government cannot hide behind the excuse that cost is a barrier here. Government’s decision to not…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today in response to reports that the Gender Equality Referendum is likely to proceed in March 2024, Deputy Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to provide clarity on the proposed wording. Deputy Bacik said: “I welcome the announcement that a date is being proposed at last for this long-awaited…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s spokesperson on Health, Duncan Smith TD has called for Government intervention following the Health and Safety Authority’s recent findings revealing the alarming prevalence of violent workplace incidents within Ireland’s health and care sectors. Deputy Smith said: “The Health and Safety Authority’s report is a stark wake-up call. It highlights the…

News – The Labour Party Top 1% continue to plunder our shared Earth’s resources Labour Senator Annie Hoey said Government must tackle climate laggards and impose wealth and robust carbon taxes of the top 1%. Senator Hoey said: “The gaps between the have lots and have nots continue to widen in this country. The richest…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Duncan Smith TD has reiterated calls for a ceasefire and called on people to support the national demonstration for Palestine tomorrow. Deputy Smith said: “We have all looked on at the horrific escalation of violence in Gaza. We need to call out Israeli war crimes for what they are and…

News – The Labour Party EU fines could be imposed for delay in introducing work life balance legislation.  Workers left to bear brunt of legal limbo. Are high office vacancy rates in Dublin causing Government to back off remote and flexible work rights? Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said potential EU fines over Ireland’s…