News – The Labour Party Why not increase to 15% and hit them where it hurts? Apartments will now be targeted by investment funds. Explanation needed on unusual three month transition period for execution of contracts. Labour Party Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD has said that the proposals announced tonight by the Minister for Finance…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has hit out at the Government response to so-called cuckoo funds buying up whole developments saying that it is anti-city living.  Senator Moynihan said: “The response from Government to address the housing crisis shows that they do not care about good planning in cities. We need…

News – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith said the Government must act now to stave off further job losses in the aviation sector. There are 324 families who don’t want tweets from the Government parties, but action to save jobs. Deputy Smith said: “With news of Aer Lingus closing its crew base in…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the Affordable Housing Bill, Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan said that Minister O’Brien now has the opportunity to institute a fundamental change in how we approach the provision of housing in this country, urging him to reconsider his position, rather than continuing with these developer led approaches that…

News – The Labour PartyLabour enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on businesses to provide paid time off for workers to get vaccinated. As well as an opportunity to encourage vaccine uptake, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said it is a practical measure to take to ensure everyone is protected against Covid as soon as possible….

News – The Labour Party Minister must do better for Theory Test applicants and move online. Labour Spokesperson on Rural and Community Affairs Seán Sherlock TD has called on Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to do better for the thousands of applicants awaiting a driver theory test appointment. Said Deputy Sherlock: “3,200 people will have…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihanand Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD will be available to speak to media on the plinth at 12pm today Tuesday 18th May on housing proposals at Cabinet and issues of the day What: Doorstep with Labour reps. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 12pm,…

News – The Labour PartyCheck Against Delivery – Embargoed to 8.30pm Comrades and Friends It is an honour to have been selected as your candidate – our candidate – to contest the forthcoming bye-election here in Dublin Bay South. First I would like to thank Kevin Humphreys and Chloe Manahan for proposing and seconding me…