Labour employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock said it is simply unacceptable that the Rotunda hospital did not receive the full funding it sought last year to update equipment. Praising the care provided by the staff at the maternity hospital, Senator Sherlock said women and their families deserve better. Senator Sherlock said: “The staff at the…

Responding to reports that the alcohol licenses of pubs and restaurants do not cover the consumption of alcohol in temporary areas, Labour Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin called on the government to confirm if emergency legislation is now required, adding that discretion is not a viable solution for the hospitality sector. Deputy Howlin said: “A plain…

Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on the housing Minister to respond to the clear and urgent need for a vacant home tax. Senator Moynihan said: “Reports in this morning’s Business Post highlight once again the urgent need to introduce a vacant home tax as one tool in the armoury to tackle the housing…

Based on reports in the Sunday Independent that the Government’s Strategic Housing Development (SHD) process is not working, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on the Minister to introduce a use it or lose it planning provision where homes are concerned. Rather than continuing to please developers, Senator Moynihan said we need to introduce…

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for all correspondence to be published regarding the proposed purchase of site of the new National Maternity Hospital for clarity on the matter. In light of the huge public concern, Senator Bacik said the public need clarity and transparency, and right now there are more questions than answers. Senator…

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for a debate on maternity healthcare and on women’s health in general in light of the continuing issues with the new National Maternity Hospital, to ensure that governance of the hospital will not be influenced by any religious doctrinal ethos. In light of the huge public concern, Senator Bacik…

Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said the Government must immediately implement a rent freeze. Despite promises by the Taoiseach to close the 8% increase loophole, the Residential Tenancies Bill as published will not address this issue. Instead, it merely extends protections for those who proactively register as financially impacted. With a housing crisis continuing…

Our candidate for the Dublin Bay South by-election Senator Ivana Bacik will outline her campaign priorities on maternity care, childcare and elder care at 3pm on Monday 21st June at Merrion Square park. Speaking in advance of the launch Senator Bacik said: “As we emerge from the pandemic returning to the way things were isn’t good…