News – The Labour PartyLabour Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has urged Government to outline the plans in place to protect single homeless adults in the Cork and Kerry region. Deputy Sherlock said: “The housing disaster is a nationwide crisis, but the Cork Simon Home Truths: Single Homelessness in the Southwest report makes for very…

News – The Labour PartyLouth & East Meath Labour TD and the Party’s enterprise spokesperson, Ged Nash said: “The decision to temporarily lay off 650 workers at Tara Mines has sent shockwaves through Meath and Louth. “An explanation is required from the company as to why they took a sudden and unilateral decision, without any…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying Annie Hoey has said that it is vital that the Committee carry out its discussions in a measured way. Senator Hoey said: “I am privileged to be a member of the Committee on Assisted Dying. Ireland is ready to have…

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…