News – The Labour Party 17,308 people now homeless nationwide Over 5,400 children in emergency accommodation Labour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has said the Government can no longer ignore the escalating homelessness crisis, following the publication of the latest figures showing 17,308 people, including 5,457 children, are now in emergency accommodation – the highest…

News – The Labour Party• €600m overspend threatens school delivery Labour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has expressed serious concern following reports that a €600 million overspend in the Department of Education will be offset by cutting planned spending increases in other departments. Deputy Kenny said: “This is deeply worrying for schools, students and staff…

News – The Labour Party Government refuses practical step to give workers guaranteed paid leave for cancer screenings Labour’s Duncan Smith TD has slammed the Government for opposing Labour’s Bill to guarantee paid leave for cancer screening appointments, describing the move as “deeply disappointing” at a time when early detection is critical to saving lives….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD has urged the public to lodge observations on the proposed Bessborough development, following confirmation during this week’s Dáil debate that an appeal submitted by Labour Cllr Peter Horgan has been validated. Deputy Bacik confirmed that she and Labour colleagues will be making formal observations and…

News – The Labour Party Tánaiste would not commit to introducing meaningful protections or doubling renters’ tax credit Labour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has called on Government to urgently introduce emergency protections for renters, including a freeze on rent increases, a moratorium on evictions, and a doubling of the renters’ tax credit, speaking at…

News – The Labour Party Labour calls on Government to introduce paid reproductive leave and follow the lead of Northern Ireland Deputy Marie Sherlock Labour’s Health spokesperson has called on Government to urgently introduce paid reproductive leave, following the announcement of miscarriage leave in Northern Ireland. Deputy Sherlock said Ireland must match and go further…

News – The Labour Party New parliamentary question finds no State plan for egg freezing Labour’s Deputy Conor Sheehan has said Government must examine a publicly funded egg freezing scheme, following a parliamentary question response confirming there are no current plans to introduce such supports. Deputy Sheehan said the absence of forward planning on fertility…

News – The Labour Party Bill will shape delivery of Metrolink and Celtic Interconnector Labour’s housing spokesperson Deputy Conor Sheehan has criticised the Government’s move to bypass pre-legislative scrutiny of the Critical Infrastructure Bill, following a vote today at the Infrastructure Committee where Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backed skipping this essential stage.  Deputy Sheehan…