News – The Labour PartyChairperson of the Oireachtas Media Committee Labour Deputy Alan Kelly has called on Minister Patrick O’Donovan to protect the future of Ireland’s independent radio stations. Responding to the increaseed levy due to be impossed on radio stations, Deputy Kelly said: “What’s being proposed by Coimisún na Meán demands Minister O’Donovan’s attention….

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has urged Government to go back to the drawing board on the code of practice on remote working. Following a call from the trade union Fórsa to the Department of Public Expenditure to support remote working options for civil servants in light of the fuel…

News – The Labour Party Welcome the appointment of Robert Watt as Chief Executive of the Dublin City Regeneration Authority. Glaring absence of clarity in relation to the additional funding required to drive the changes: up to €1billion in capital funding and between €100-150 million per year across agencies. Taskforce recommendations gave rise to great…

News – The Labour Party No safeguards, no standards, no enforcement Garden unit plan opens door to exploitation of renters Labour calls for pause and full review of licence arrangements Labour housing spokesperson Deputy Conor Sheehan has today warned that Government proposals to exempt modular homes in back gardens from planning permission risk creating a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has said this Government is failing to provide any coherent plan to support families through the cost-of-living crisis. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Deputy Bacik challenged the Government on rising household costs, inconsistent Budget signals, and the absence of targeted supports for PAYE workers, warning that families…

News – The Labour Party Inflation acceleration at end of year demands that wage rises and energy and fuel supports for working families must be a priority  Tax cuts splurge like the hospitality VAT cut, allied with major spending hikes, are incompatible and irresponsible   Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash, has said the accelerated inflation…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Ivana Bacik TD has urged Minister Jim O’Callaghan to work with Fiosru to ensure publication of complaints made against Gardaí regarding handling of domestic and sexual abuse. Deputy Bacik said: “The figures revealed to me are concerningly high, given that this new unit was set up just months…

News – The Labour Party Targeted Energy credits urgently needed with nearly half a million homes in arrears on their bills Retrofitting and solar upgrades must also be fast-tracked. Labour Energy spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has criticised Minister Darragh O’Brien for failing to provide any support for households struggling with electricity bills that will now…