News – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on government to set a date for the promised Citizens’ Assembly on drugs. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said that given Ireland now has the joint-highest rate of drug induced deaths among 16 to 64 year olds in the European Union, it’s clear that the…

News – The Labour PartyToday, during Questions on Policy or Legislation with the Taoiseach, Labour Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik highlighted the crisis in childcare, and called for the adoption of a universal, public childcare system. Deputy Bacik said: “Over decades, the failure of successive governments to take responsibility for a…

News – The Labour PartyDespite a whirlwind of publicity today from the Minister for Higher Education about long needed state support for student accommodation, Labour spokesperson Annie Hoey highlighted that no figures have been given on how much money the government is actually investing, when the units will be available and what affordable will really…

News – The Labour Party Labour calls for an urgent round table discussion with stakeholders Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said the children of Dublin are being failed over the chronic teacher shortages in schools across the capital with over 60% of supply posts vacant, and called on the Minister to convene an…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said for too long Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have been allowed to make excuses on housing. Urging attendance at the Raise the Rood rally this Saturday, Senator Moynihan said it’s clear that the civil war parties simply don’t understand the housing needs of the next…

News – The Labour PartyLaunching Labour’s motion calling for a date to be set for a Citizens’ Assembly on drugs, Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said it’s time for a step change in how we treat drug users in Ireland. Speaking today, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said we must take a health based approach to…

News – The Labour Party 8.2% annual increase in rents Raise the Roof protest this Saturday will demand change for renters Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said government must commit to a comprehensive suite of measures for renters as rents continue to rise nationwide which must include a rent freeze. Senator Moynihan said with average…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Tipperary, Alan Kelly has today said urgent action must be taken to make the Patient Safety Bill fit for purpose and that the Taoiseach must honour his promise to Vicky Phelan to introduce open disclosure before Christmas. Speaking following the launch of the Scally review into the CervicalCheck…