Cuan aims to double spaces but is insufficient. Ireland falls below European refuge standards. Labour’s justice Spokesperson, Aodháin Ó Ríordáin TD, has called out the Minister for Justice, for failing to provide the number of domestic violence refuges available for Ireland. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said “While we welcome the establishment of Cuan, the Government’s zero-tolerance…

Wholesale prices plummet, ESB EV costs soar. Profits surge amidst rising consumer burden. Labour’s climate Spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan today called on ESB to pass on the drop in wholesale prices into the users of Irish electric vehicle (EV) networks Senator Moynihan said “Despite a substantial 38% drop in wholesale electricity prices in the year…

Bail out after bail out and Martin failed to ask basic questions Taoiseach and Tanaiste must reflect on why RTÉ continues to dominate the headlines Department must publish note from former chair regarding remuneration committee deliberations Labour media spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said Catherine Martin’s position as Media Minister is now untenable.  Senator Sherlock said:…

Reacting to the resignation of the Chairperson of RTÉ, Labour media spokesperson Marie Sherlock said: “Minister Martin effectively summarily dismissed the Chair of RTÉ live on air last night. “In what has been a devastating number of months for the broadcaster, the Minister’s interventions last night will have utterly decimated any chance the broadcaster had…

Urgent Need to bolster RTB powers Rental inspections are up but enforcement is non-existent Renters evicted at the whim of landlords Some landlords breaching employment and rental laws European Commission delaying Airbnb regulation Questioning the Tánaiste in the Dáil today, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik called out Government for failing to tackle the…

Citizens’ Assembly on Education must be held before end of this Government’s term Must tackle future of education including role of religion in education Time to provide appropriate sex education Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has urged Government to prioritise the future of education and commence a Citizens’ Assembly on Education without delay. Deputy…

Questioning the Taoiseach in the Dáil yesterday, Labour leader Ivana Bacik condemned Government’s failure to address chronic issues in children’s health in this country. Deputy Bacik said: “It’s just not good enough for the Taoiseach to say it will take two Governments to resolve issues in children’s health. “The Taoiseach has been in power for…

Labour Senator and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee Annie Hoey has demanded that the former and current Minister for Health attend Committee next week to outline why cuts are being made on breast cancer supports. Senator Hoey said: “I was absolutely devastated listening to RTÉ’s Joe Duffy show yesterday as women bravely shared their…