News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Justice, Aodhán Ó Riordáin TD, has thanked the participants of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs for their contributions following the conclusion of discussions yesterday (1st October).  Deputy Ó Riordáin said: “The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs is a historic opportunity to change people’s lives.The Assembly will reconvene later in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and housing Ivana Bacik has urged the Minister of Health to compel the HSE to release the enormous number of vacant properties it owns nationwide. Deputy Bacik said: “It beggars belief that the HSE could be holding back such a huge number of empty properties that could be housing…

News – The Labour Party Eviction ban must be immediately reinstated Urges introduction of Labour’s Homeless Families Bill Homelessness greatest shame of modern Ireland Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has urged Government to reintroduce the eviction ban as official homeless figures record 12,691 people living without a home. Deputy Bacik said: “There is…

News – The Labour PartySenator Rebecca Moynihan has called on the Government to work with Dublin City Council and take control of the Iveagh Markets to redevelop it urgently. The building has been left unused for decades, despite its potential to be a vibrant community hub. Senator Moynihan said: “The Iveagh Markets are a historic…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s spokesperson on Climate Senator Rebecca Moynihan reacting earlier to the young people’s court case in the European Court of Human Rights which seeks to force countries to make deeper emissions cuts. The Government has claimed the risks of climate change are “negligible in comparison to the environmental hazards inherent to…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking following a Dáil debate on Labour’s Bill to stamp out labour exploitation in the global supply chain, enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash said: “Labour’s Bill is about introducing transparency in how big business report on workers and human rights in their supply chain. Government did not oppose our bill which is…

News – The Labour Party Labour launch national vacancy and dereliction campaign  The Labour Party has today, Thursday 28th September, launched its national vacancy and dereliction campaign ahead of the publication of the latest homeless figures from the Department of Housing tomorrow. Speaking at the launch, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour climate spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has urged Government to introduce bloated car restriction on SUVs and other energy intensive cars in the forthcoming Budget. Senator Moynihan said: “It’s a no brainer. It’s time to tackle the car bloat in our towns and cities. The environmental evidence for introducing such measures is…