Local councils need resources to tackle crumbling roads Labour’s Alan Kelly TD, was today sounding the alarm on the perilous state of local and regional roads across the country. Extreme winter weather conditions have accelerated an already dire situation. Deputy Kelly said: “Every day, motorists brave treacherous conditions on our crumbling roads. It’s not just…

Fine Gael’s hypocrisy hurts workers Record homelessness, rents, and prices persist Temporary Taoiseach’s promises ring hollow Labour’s Finance Spokesperson, Deputy Ged Nash TD, criticises Fine Gael’s “make work pay” rhetoric, amidst worsening conditions for workers. Deputy Nash said; “As the Simon Harris coronation takes centre stage, we see record homelessness, rents, and house prices, with…

Crass attempt by Fine Gael to address real business concerns doesn’t even mention the very serious issues of overdue warehoused tax debts Targeting the pay of low and middle income workers Responding to Taoiseach in waiting Simon Harris and his “rescue package” for business, Labour Worker’s Rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said that Fine Gael base…

Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has welcomed the news that the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has confirmed divestment from investments in some companies that have activities in the occupied Palestinian territory. Deputy Bacik said, “The relentless violence and suffering endured by the people of Gaza demands urgent international attention. It is heartening to see…

“The decision of Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to close Nenagh’s New Community Nursing Home and privatise it is one of the most disgraceful decisions I’ve seen a Health Minister impose on a local community. “The people of North Tipperary were screwed when Fianna Fáil closed Nenagh’s A&E and ICU in 2009 while reconfiguration never…

Labour’s Ireland South Candidate Niamh Hourigan was speaking today following reports that Spain will recognise Palestinian statehood by July. Niamh Hourigan said: “We commend the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for his courageous decision to recognise Palestinian statehood by July. As a leader within the Party of European Socialists, his commitment sets a crucial precedent…

Labour’s Senator Rebecca Moynihan today sounded the alarm on the childcare crisis gripping Ireland. As reported by The Independent, less than 35% of areas across the country currently have creche places available, and in some places parents are facing up to three years of waiting. Senator Moynihan said, “The government is burying its head in…

Labour’s Senator Mark Wall has slammed the government’s ineffective response to dealing with the issue of vacant and derelict buildings. As in many aspects of this Government’s record on housing, the approach to vacancy and dereliction has been abysmal. It has been marked by short-termism – not effective action. “Instead of decisive action, the Government…