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Single people left out of housing policies

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Annie Hoey calls for urgent government action to address the dire state of the rental market in Ireland, as highlighted in the recent Daft.ie report. The report reveals that rents now consume more than half of the average salary, with the availability of rental homes stagnating. Senator Hoey said, …

Senator Annie Hoey image
20 May 2024

Problems with Voter.ie Registration Website need to be fixed and clarified

News – The Labour PartyLabour Local Director of Elections, Senator Mark Wall has called on local authorities who run Voter.ie and the Minister for Housing to clarify if technical errors on the website are preventing people from registering to vote, and called for the deadline to be extended by at least a day. Senator Mark…

19 May 2024

Thalidomide survivors need justice

News – The Labour Party Time for a State apology for survivors Labour leader Ivana Bacik has urged the Minister for Health to engage with thalidomide survivors. Deputy Bacik said: “Thalidomide survivors need justice. They have called for a State apology and a proper compensation package and I would urge the Minister to expedite the…

Ivana Bacik TD
19 May 2024

Time for overhaul of unfair dismissals legislation in Ireland

News – The Labour PartyLabour marks 10th Anniversary of the opening of Rosie Hackett Bridge In order to break down barriers to trade union access in Ireland, overhaul of Unfair Dismissals Act and other legislation is necessary. Clear need to penalise egregious employer behaviour – current unfair dismissals legislation does not provide for that and…

19 May 2024

Summer swimmers need safe water

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik has welcomed the EPA report that 97% of designated bathing locations met or exceeded the minimum standard. However, Deputy Bacik said that the failure of Sandymount Strand to meet the quality test should urge the enactment of a Dublin Bay Taskforce,…

Ivana Bacik TD
16 May 2024

Bacik calls for action on Occupied Territories Bill

News – The Labour Party Government must get updated advice from Attorney General Labour’s Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on Government to get updated advice from the Attorney General in light of the escalating conflict in Palestine. Speaking at Leader’s Questions today, Deputy Bacik highlighted the solidarity shown by communities across Ireland with the…

Ivana Bacik TD
15 May 2024

We need meaningful Government action on road safety

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Transport Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD criticised the Government for its lack of urgent action on road safety, despite not opposing Labour’s Dáil motion today. Deputy Smith said “Years of positive road safety trends are being reversed, and we are far past the time for working groups and mere expressions of…

15 May 2024

Government must support Labour’s Motion for Road Safety Enhancement

News – The Labour Party Local authorities need support for cycle lanes. Labour Leader Deputy Ivana Bacik is calling for immediate action to enhance road safety across Ireland. With National Bike Week underway, the focus is on empowering local authorities to improve cycle lanes and ensuring the safety of all road users. Deputy Bacik said:…

Ivana Bacik TD
15 May 2024

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