News – The Labour PartyMortgage interest rate cap needed now Responding to reports that the European Central Bank (ECB) will soon hike its lending rates twice by the end of the year, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash said the Government has no option but to support Labour’s legislation to cap mortgage interest rates in Ireland….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Ivana Bacik has today (Monday 22nd August) said that less talk and more action is needed to avoid blackouts this winter and to secure Ireland’s energy supply into the future. Deputy Bacik said: “While the commissioning of yet another Government review is to be broadly welcomed, we believe…

News – The Labour Party Early Years Educators are underpaid Parents are paying too much Children are without a suitable place Responding to the launch of the SIPTU Big Start Campaign Early Years Staffing and Pay Survey, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has set out Labour’s vision for the sector. Deputy Bacik said, “The results…

News – The Labour Party Minister must provide clarity to public on next steps Following news that the report into An Bord Pleanála has been referred to the DPP and an Garda Síochána, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called for the publication of the report in full. Senator Moynihan said: “It is absolutely critical…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Health and Disability, Duncan Smith has today (Monday, 15th August) called on the Government to prioritise people with disabilities in Budget 2023. Deputy Smith said: “We want to see concrete measures in this Budget that clearly set out how the government is going to tackle the scourge people…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science, Annie Hoey has called on the Minister for Health and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science, to outline the status of the pandemic bonus for student nurses and midwives. Following reports that this bonus is…

News – The Labour Party Time for a rent freeze Authorities must enforce rental caps Eviction ban must be put in place Responding to the latest housing report published by Daft.ie, Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan said specific protections must be put in place for renters who continue to experience the harsh end of…

News – The Labour Party Cost of living crisis crippling students Labour spokesperson for Further and Higher Education Annie Hoey has called on government to introduce legislation to protect purpose built student accommodation. In light of the cost of living crisis, Senator Hoey said a suite of measures will be needed to ensure students have…