News – The Labour PartyResponding to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), which shows a widening generational housing gap, Labour Leader and Party Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has condemned the government’s failure on housing. Deputy Bacik said, “The two largest parties in government like to think of themselves as the…

News – The Labour Party Time for playing fields in each local authority municipality Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has urged clubs nationwide to take time and apply for funding under the Sports Capital Grant. Applications open Monday 17th July at 9am and remain open until Friday 8th September at 5pm. Senator Wall said: “Sporting…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil today, Labour Leader and spokesperson on housing, Ivana Bacik TD, called on the Government to take stronger action to tackle vacancy and dereliction. Deputy Bacik said: “While official figures understate the true scale of the problem, we know that nearly 200,000 homes (including seasonal holiday homes) lie…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Deputy Alan Kelly has urged Government to bring forward a referendum to end discrimination against unmarried families. Following the adjournment of the Supreme Court of the Johnny O’Meara case, Deputy Kelly said Ireland’s laws and supports must catch up with the way people live their lives. Deputy Kelly said: “I…

News – The Labour Party Reckless approach to winter homelessness displayed by Minister O’Brien Zero plans to tackle systemic housing issues Labour Senator Mark Wall has characterised the Government’s approach to housing as reckless. Speaking on the last sitting day of the Oireachtas, Senator Wall urged Government to use the summer months to put a…

News – The Labour Party Apparent u-turn on the Taoiseach’s commitment to a November referendum This afternoon, Ivana Bacik TD, Labour Party Leader and Chairperson of the Gender Equality Committee, challenged the Tánaiste on the Government’s apparent slippage in ambition on gender equality. Deputy Bacik said: “From the suffrage movement to the campaign to repeal…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking following the conclusion of Labour’s motion to increase investment in domestic football, Deputy Ged Nash said it was an historic day for the game in Ireland. Deputy Nash said: “It’s a huge win that Government supported the Labour Party motion to invest in and support Irish football. Let’s now translate…

News – The Labour Party Sinister tactics of the EPP must be called out Where is the Just Transition Commission? Responding to the European Parliament vote for the Nature Restoration Law this morning, Labour Leader and Spokesperson for Climate, Ivana Bacik TD, has called for decisive and inclusive action on the climate and biodiversity emergencies….