News – The Labour PartyOn International Overdose Awareness Day, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, Labour’s Justice spokesperson, is calling on the Government to implement much-needed injection centres. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said “Injection centres are a harm reduction measure. Those who need these services deserve humane and compassionate treatment. “Injection centres are a proven way to reduce…

News – The Labour Party Dublin rents have risen by 8% in the past year, according to new figures from the Residential Tenancies Board. The average rent on new tenancies in Dublin now stands at €2,102 per month. Ivana Bacik TD, Labour Party Leader and spokesperson on housing has today criticised the government for consistently…

News – The Labour Party Minister for Health needs to heed the warning signs & act  Safe staffing must be implemented Duncan Smith TD, Labour’s Health spokesperson, has today condemned the worst ever August for hospital overcrowding, with over 9,720 patients admitted to hospital without a bed. Deputy Smith said “This is a shocking situation….

News – The Labour Party Housing crisis severely impacting on students lives Government should implement Labour’s Rental Rights Bill   Senator Annie Hoey, Labour spokesperson on Higher Education has, ahead of the CAO offers tomorrow, called on the Government to act to address the serious shortage of student accommodation in Ireland. Senator Hoey said “The…

News – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has urged Government to fast-track Labour legislation introduced in July 2022 that prohibits the recording or publication of images taken at the scene of a road traffic accident. The “Protection of Accident Victims from Non-Consensual Recording of Images Bill 2022″ was drafted in response to the distressing…

News – The Labour Party Hope is not a strategy – winter plan needed Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said it is outrageous to see a new record being broken by this Government on homelessness. Deputy Bacik said: “This Government’s failure to tackle the scourge of homelessness and the housing crisis will go…

News – The Labour Party Minister Rabbitte must make good on her Budget commitments for autism services  Labour’s Alan Kelly has expressed his congratulations to Cara Darmody, autism services campaigner, on receiving 97% in maths in the Leaving Cert. Deputy Kelly said: “Cara Darmody has been a fantastic campaigner for autism services for her brother….

News – The Labour Party Families are struggling with the cost of living Labour calls for Windfall Tax  Alan Kelly TD, Labour TD for Tipperary, has condemned the high cost of energy in Ireland. Deputy Kelly said “The cost of energy is out of control. Energy companies have not passed on the lower wholesale prices…