Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey welcomes the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services)(Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023 going before the Seanad today. Senator Hoey said “The introduction of Safe Access Zones is a crucial step towards safeguarding the dignity and safety of women seeking reproductive healthcare services. No one should have to endure intimidation or harassment when…

Labour TD Alan Kelly said: “The situation surrounding acute care in the Mid West is the worst I have ever seen. It simply can’t continue. The public have lost confidence with the Government to deal with it. “With the record levels of overcrowding people in North Tipperary are now refusing point blank to go to…

Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said the Justice Minister is failing to adequately resource and future plan for An Garda Síochána. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “There are unprecedented numbers resigning from An Garda Síochána, the Minister is failing to attract new recruits to Templemore and now we learn that 6,417 Gardaí are set to…

Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey condemns the government’s inaction following the publication of the latest housing figures for January 2024, which lay bare the harsh impact of the ongoing housing crisis.  Senator Hoey said,  “The scale of the housing crisis is touching almost every person in this country. A staggering 13,351 people accessing emergency accommodation, over…

Labour’s housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD was today reacting to the Daft Report published today which found advertised rents up 6.8% in 2023. Deputy Bacik said: “Today’s Daft Report underscores the urgent need for government intervention in Ireland’s rental sector. Despite a marginal slowdown in the rate of increase, the reality remains grim for renters…

Cuan aims to double spaces but is insufficient. Ireland falls below European refuge standards. Labour’s justice Spokesperson, Aodháin Ó Ríordáin TD, has called out the Minister for Justice, for failing to provide the number of domestic violence refuges available for Ireland. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said “While we welcome the establishment of Cuan, the Government’s zero-tolerance…

Wholesale prices plummet, ESB EV costs soar. Profits surge amidst rising consumer burden. Labour’s climate Spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan today called on ESB to pass on the drop in wholesale prices into the users of Irish electric vehicle (EV) networks Senator Moynihan said “Despite a substantial 38% drop in wholesale electricity prices in the year…

Bail out after bail out and Martin failed to ask basic questions Taoiseach and Tanaiste must reflect on why RTÉ continues to dominate the headlines Department must publish note from former chair regarding remuneration committee deliberations Labour media spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said Catherine Martin’s position as Media Minister is now untenable.  Senator Sherlock said:…