Labour Deputy Alan Kelly said: “In early April, Minister Donnelly announced some measures to help alleviate the overcrowding crisis in UHL. “One of these was a very positive one; that Medical Assessment Units(MAUs) in Nenagh, Ennis and St. John’s would be opened 24/7. Indeed, in a parliamentary response sent to me on the 8th of…

Review of Sentencing Practice Needed Sentencing Guidelines must be developed by the Judicial Council Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called on Government to deal with the gaps in Ireland’s criminal justice system when dealing with violent and gender-based violence. Deputy Bacik said: “The Government must act immediately to address the flaws in our criminal justice…

Government lip-service to Drogheda must end Enterprise Task Force required for town Drogheda TD Ged Nash has slammed B-D’s decision to close it’s Drogheda plant. The closure will see the loss of 200 jobs. The Labour Deputy said: “This is devastating news for 200 loyal workers and their families. It is also a massive blow…

Responding to latest threats of a price hike by private bin collection companies, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said this latest threat is a reflection of the dysfunction of the waste management systerm in this country. Senator Sherlock said: “Our waste collection system is currently made up of private companies creaming profits off the collection of…

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…