Labour’s Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD today expressed deep concern over the latest homeless figures, which reveal a shocking 14,159 individuals, including 4,316 children, without a home in May 2024. These figures, released today, underscore the urgent need for a radical shift in housing policy. Deputy Bacik said, “The publication of these devastating…

Bacik raises housing and Gaza with Socialist leaders at Pre-Council meeting Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD attended the Party of European Socialists (PES) leaders pre-Council meeting in Brussels today, pressing for immediate action on the housing crisis. Bacik attended the PES meeting following the election of Ireland’s first S&D MEP in ten years. Deputy Bacik…

Government is enabling rogue property owners to pull the wool over everyone’s eyes Speaking during Leaders’ Questions today, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has called for a swift change of approach to tackle the nationwide dereliction scandal. Deputy Nash said: “There are nearly 2,000 registered derelict sites in towns and villages across Ireland with over…

Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD today in the Dáil called for the Minister for Justice to announce a review of sentencing practices, particularly in respect of the use of suspended sentences for violent crimes. This announcement follows the courageous advocacy of Natasha O’Brien, who has spoken out about the brutal attack she endured from Cathal…

Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has criticised the Ministers for Housing and Justice for failing to provide regulation and support for owner management companies. She has called on the Minister for Justice to prioritise an update of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act 2011, in advance of the drawing down of redress for…

Labour Leader and spokesperson on housing Ivana Bacik TD has responded to the latest Daft report showing that prices sought for homes across the country rose by an average of 3.8% between April and June when compared to the previous quarter. Bacik emphasised the urgent need for a radical overhaul of housing policy, criticising the…

The Labour Group is to enter an agreement on Dublin City Council with Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party, with the support of some Independents, following a significant breakthrough on Local Property Tax, increasing funding for vital local services. Since the introduction of Local Property Tax in 2014, successive Councils have insisted on…

Meeting today with autism campaigner Cara Darmody and her father Mark outside Leinster House, Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik TD pledged to ensure that the Labour general election manifesto would include a commitment to compliance with Assessment of needs legislation within a stated timeframe – as sought by Cara. Deputy Bacik said: “I want to…