News – The Labour PartyWelcoming the Government’s strategy to tackle domestic, gender and sexual based violence, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said urgent delivery of refuge places must be a key priority. Deputy Bacik said: “The strategy announced by Government today will be transformative in Ireland’s approach to protecting and supporting victims and survivors of domestic,…

News – The Labour PartyThinking outside the box to help people onto the property ladder is needed, said Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan in response to the latest Daft.ie housing report. As demand for housing continues to outstrip supply, Senator Moynihan said people caught in a rental trap must be supported in getting on the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Autism Bill to be debated this Wednesday 29th June Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has demanded real, tangible and immediate action from the Government to address the serious and significant issues people and children with autism face accessing education and healthcare. Calling for cross-party support ahead of a debate…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik said the government must take its head out of the sand and implement an emergency budget to help working people who are really struggling. With one third of people just getting by, Deputy Bacik said it is unfair and unrealistic to expect people to wait until October…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will protest the decision to overturn Roe v Wade at 5pm on Sunday, June 26th, at the US Embassy Ballsbridge to express solidarity with all the women and girls who will be so severely impacted by this horrific step back for women’s rights. What: Protest at US Embassy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson said the 30% increase in homelessness in the past year is deeply concerning. Calling for the implementation of an emergency eviction ban and a rent freeze, Senator Moynihan said every step must be taken to stop people entering homelessness from the private rental market. Senator Moynihan said: “The…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik has expressed grave concern and dismay at the decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade. In a week where we learned that over 200 women travelled to Britain from Ireland seeking abortion, Bacik said that this represented a shocking step backwards for women’s…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill would end restrictions on renters Marking Dog Friendly Ireland Day, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called for a ban on landlords prohibiting pets in rented accommodation. Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill would end this blanket ban on pets which would enable renters to make their house…