News – The Labour Party Labour proposes surcharge levy to claw back environmental cost Labour leader and climate spokesperson Ivana Bacik has called on Government to introduce a temporary surcharge on data centres to counteract the drain these centres cause on the environment. Deputy Bacik said: “Labour has consistently called for a moratorium or a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it is appalling that retained firefighters have been forced into strike action today to ensure a safer service in their community. Senator Sherlock said: “On behalf of the Labour Party I want to express our solidarity to all retained firefighters on strike today. It’s…

News – The Labour Party Residential Tenancies (Right to Purchase) Bill announced without any detail on scheme Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has criticised Government’s failure to progress its legislation to provide renters with a first refusal where their landlord is selling up. Deputy Bacik submitted Parliamentary Questions to the Minister following the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has said that more urgency is needed to make good on commitments previously given by the Minister for Housing to people living in homes with construction defects. Deputy Bacik called for the speedy publication and implementation of the draft Fire Safety Code of…

News – The Labour Party Properly resourced service will end stigma Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has urged government to focus spending in Budget 2024 on mental health services. Deputy Smith said the report published by the Mental Health Commission last week points to a failure of government to invest in mental health services. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the deadline day for School Transport Payments (today, Friday, June 9th) Labour Spokesperson on Rural and Community Development Seán Sherlock said it is critical that the Minister for Education confirm that those paying by the deadline will receive a school bus seat. Deputy Sherlock said: “Already parents and students…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has expressed his concern at Government’s failure to provide ICT grants to schools since 2021. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “There seems to be no joined up thinking in the Department of Education. Rather than taking a proactive, collaborative approach with schools, the Minister lurches from…

News – The Labour Party Labour calls for playing pitches in towns with a population above 5,000 Labour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall has said the time for photo ops for football is over. Calling for Government to take action now and invest in football in Ireland, Senator Wall said it’s time for investment in…