News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Finance and Public Expenditure Spokesperson Ged Nash TD said today, in light of yesterday’s IPCC report, that the Government had to prove its bona fides on the climate crisis and that a number of crucial tests will emerge over the coming months.   Deputy Nash said: “A national conversation…

News – The Labour PartyMeeting with Kellie Harrington this evening on her arrival home from Tokyo, Deputy Lord Mayor and Portland Row councillor Joe Costello, offered her warm congratulations on behalf of the City of Dublin. “It is a great honour for me on behalf of the Lord Mayor and on behalf of the City…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said that rents are likely to continue to rise until the Minister intervenes and rebalances the rights of renters in the housing market. Speaking today, Senator Moynihan said the consistent and persistent failures of Government to work to protect rents highlights a Government trapped by…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Annie Hoey has called on the Minister for Health to reverse his decision regarding safe access zones at abortion clinics. A key commitment of the Programme for Government, Senator Hoey said the Minister is out of touch with reality if he thinks the current legislation is working well. If…

News – The Labour PartyLimerick Labour Councillor Conor Sheehan has branded the Government decision to shelve legislation to provide safe access zones for people accessing abortion as unacceptable.  Cllr Sheehan said: “The Government decision to quietly shelve legislation to provide safe access zones for people accessing abortion services during the month of August when the…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to news that Uninest will convert 571 student beds to tourist accommodation, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said the Government must support her bill to prevent developers circumnavigating planning guidelines on student accommodation. Senator Moynihan said: “This luxury student complex was once deemed vital for students by Government, at the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has urged the Government to end the current maternity restrictions and ensure that there is a consistent application of a minimum standard of care across the country. Highlighting the numerous stories of women, partners and families throughout the country, Deputy Kelly said antigen…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of HSE figures showing an increase in referrals for people seeking treatment for eating disorders, Labour Senator Annie Hoey has called on the Minister to urgently outline her plans to address the need. Highlighting the continued failings by Government to provide adequate funding to the treatment of eating…