News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said government’s cost of living package must include an immediate rent freeze to help people struggling to make ends meet throughout the country. Following the publication of a RED C poll on behalf of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) that reports almost half…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on sport Mark Wall said the research published by the Health Research Board needs to be a wakeup call for government to stop their tokenistic responses and take meaningful action to protect those at risk of gambling addiction. Senator Wall said: “The research published by the Health Research Board…

News – The Labour Party• Issues with pay, allowances, retention and recruitment must be addressed to deliver on Defence objectives. • Housing accommodation and healthcare key concerns for personnel as part of the overall package of supports. Labour Party spokesperson on Defence, Senator Mark Wall, has welcomed the long awaited report from the Commission on…

News – The Labour Party• SIPTU report showcases future threat to childcare due to disrespect shown to workers Speaking following the launch of research by SIPTU’s Big Start campaign today, Labour spokesperson for children Ivana Bacik TD has said the time is now for the introduction of a public childcare model. Deputy Bacik said: “The…

News – The Labour Party Time to deliver free public transport for young people Cassells Report must be implemented Labour Higher and Further Education spokesperson Annie Hoey has demanded Minister Harris develop proposals to help struggling students with the increased cost of living. Pointing to the Daft report published today outlining astronomical increases in rent,…

News – The Labour Party Time for immediate rent freeze Retrofitting grant and substantial renovations must be removed as a reason to evict Greater investment in cost rental urgently needed Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has slammed the government for their laissez faire approach to protecting renters in Ireland. Speaking following the publication of another…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking following the announcement by the FAI and the Minister for Sport that Ireland will join with the football associations of Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales in placing a joint bid to host the 2028 Euro football tournament, Labour Spokesperson on Sport Mark Wall has queried how this bid will…

News – The Labour Party Mini-Budget for 2022 would be real sign Government is serious on cost-of-living crisis Labour Party Spokesperson on Finance, Ged Nash has today (Tuesday, 8th February) demanded that the government takes a lead on wages and instructs the Low Pay Commission to fast-track a living wage for all workers. In remarks…