News – The Labour Party Minister O’Brien confirms no plans to reintroduce annual eviction ban Government platitudes on targets conceal overall lack of ambition A housing emergency was declared almost five years ago – where are the emergency measures? Today, 11th July, following the publication of the Housing for All progress update for Q2 2023,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for cross-party support ahead of a Labour Party motion on the future of football funding in Ireland. Tomorrow at 10am, the Dáil will debate the Labour Party’s call to invest in domestic football, including a call to increase the Betting Levy by 3% in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has expressed concern about new delays in introduction of rights for renters. Deputy Bacik said: “Reports this morning suggest that the range of hastily compiled measures for renters announced when the eviction ban was lifted will now not be implemented until the autumn –…

News – The Labour Party Attitude to “talent” and contractors must change Labour’s Media Spokesperson Marie Sherlock has welcomed the decisive action by incoming Director General Kevin Bakhurst but said that there is a long road ahead to ensuring that RTÉ comes through this crisis as a stronger public service broadcaster with fairer working conditions….

News – The Labour Party Government must stop dragging its feet on regulating the industry Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has urged Government to take a brave stance and call for an outright ban on gambling ads as gambling legislation is set to be debated in the Justice Committee this week. Senator Wall said: “In…

News – The Labour Party Major need to re-affirm RTÉ editorial standards and conflict of interest guidelines. Labour Arts, Media and Workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the drip feed of information and the statement today by Marty Morrisey throws RTÉ into greater disarray. Senator Sherlock said: “This evening we have a statement from Marty…

News – The Labour PartyQuestioning the Tánaiste during Leaders’ Questions today, Labour leader Ivana Bacik urged Government to take on board the views of the Women of Honour group in finalising plans for the statutory inquiry into allegations of abuse and harassment in the Defence Forces. Deputy Bacik said: “The Women of Honour have been…

News – The Labour PartyQuestioning the Minister for Social Protection in the Dáil today, Labour Health spokesperson Duncan Smith demanded a fundamental change to the structure of the carers allowance. Deputy Smith said: “Carers across the country carry out trojan work to look after loved ones. Carers look after their loved ones in their home,…