News – The Labour PartyLabour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall said the recent furore over the National Lottery is but a distraction from the true harm caused by gambling advertisements. Marking the run up to the busy Christmas sports season, Senator Wall said people should be able to enjoy the darts and the football without…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said the current housing minister’s spin on a vacant homes tax is not fooling anyone. Following the government’s failure to introduce such a measure in this year’s budget, Senator Moynihan said we need to see genuine radical action in housing by implementing a vacant homes tax…

News – The Labour Party Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill to be debated from 4.52pm on Thursday. Bill would allow seizure of assets of human rights violators. The Dáil will on Thursday evening debate Magnitsky legislation from Labour Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin which would allow for the seizure of the assets of…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to a HIQA report which calls for the regulation of homecare services, Labour TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik has reiterated the importance of providing high quality homecare for those who choose it. Deputy Bacik said: “The calls of HIQA for a complete overhaul of homecare services must be…

News – The Labour PartyGovernment TDs consistently refused to back Labour calls for conditions to be attached to TWSS & EWSS scheme Responding to Fianna Fail TD Jim O’Callaghan’s remarks regarding the payment of dividends by firms availing of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash said: “I welcome the government…

News – The Labour PartyTime for a Bike to School scheme Where are previously agreed public transport projects in the Plan? E-scooters must be regulated without delay Welcoming the publication of the Government’s Annexe of actions to the Climate Action Plan, Labour Climate spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD said it is imperative that this pathway is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Dublin Central Senator Marie Sherlock has called for the protection of the Drumcondra Parish Hall. Last night, Senator Sherlock arranged a public meeting of residents, local groups active in the area, the residents associations and all those with an interest in seeing the parish hall retained for future use. The…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Alan Kelly TD has extended his sympathy to the family, friends and supporters of former Labour Minister and Wicklow TD Liam Kavanagh. Deputy Kelly said: “I was saddened to hear today of the passing of our former TD and Minister Liam Kavanagh who was a giant of Wicklow…