News – The Labour Party Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill 2021 would restrict no-fault evictions to help keep renters in their homes. Labour’s Homeless Families Bill 2017 would ensure that the rights of children are prioritised by authorities in the allocation of accommodation for homeless families. Labour Leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD said today…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of Census data showing the diminishing number of people identifying themselves as Catholic, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for a Citizens’ Assembly to be convened to address religious control of the education system. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Fewer people identify themselves as being members of…

News – The Labour Party Usual Fine Gael summer kite-flying getting boring Taoiseach accused of virtue-signalling Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has criticised the pathetic kite-flying on tax cuts from Fine Gael. Deputy Nash said: “Last March, Leo Varadkar floated his 30% tax rate so it’s par for the course for Fine Gael to call…

News – The Labour Party Eviction ban needed to stem homelessness Labour Senator and Oireachtas Housing Committee member Mark Wall has urged Government to reintroduce the eviction ban. Senator Wall said: “The evidence from Threshold today is stark. There are over 12,000 people living in homelessness, and this doesn’t reflect the volume of people who…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to reports in the Business Post that a consortium of developers, the Department of Housing, and Dublin City Council are close to finalising a substandard deal for the delivery of homes at the Glass Bottle site in Dublin 4, Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik and Councillor for the South East…

News – The Labour PartyLabour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has urged Government to fast-track Labour’s bill to tackle price gouging. Deputy Nash said: “According to figures published by Kantar, the cost of a basket of groceries is 16.5% higher today than it was this time last year. It’s as clear as day, the large retailers…

News – The Labour Party Record breaking number of people living in homelessness Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has demanded a reintroduction of the eviction ban following the release today of figures showing that a shocking and record breaking number – 12,259 people – are now living in homelessness. Deputy Bacik said: “Fine…

News – The Labour Party Government needs to get real on supporting working people Supporting ICTU’s call for a €2 increase in the national minimum wage, Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it is vital that the lowest paid are supported in the face of the worst cost of living crisis in forty years…