Labour’s Health Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has today on World Autism Awareness Day has called on Government to implement a National Autism Strategy and address the excessive waiting periods for autism assessment services. Deputy Smith said “The current waiting times for autism assessments are nothing short of a national scandal. Early intervention is paramount for…

Does Simon Harris believe paying tax is important? Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called out Simon Harris for seeking the vote of convicted criminal Michael Lowry TD Tuesday week in the Dáil. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Simon Harris looks set to utterly debase the office of An Taoiseach before he even steps in…

Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has called for the rapid introduction of legislation to curb short-term letting, including platforms like AirBnB. Deputy Bacik said: “Last night’s Prime Time once again highlighted the impact short term lets are having on the housing market. In Kilkee, Co.Clare, where I spent many years living as a…

Labour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has issued a reminder to all drivers this bank holiday weekend to be careful on the roads. Deputy Smith said: “There have been far too many tragic accidents on our roads already in 2024 with 55 lives lost. Grief from awful tragedies has touched too many communities and Government has…

Labour spokesperson on Further and Higher Education Annie Hoey has called on Simon Harris to account for his oversight across further and higher education institutions as multiple issues arise in the area. Senator Hoey said: “It’s clear that there’s a range of governance issues at further and higher education institutions, all while the Taoiseach in…

Labour says it’s time for a General Election Three Taoisigh in one Dáil term risks devaluing the highest of offices Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has called on Independent TDs to vote against the status quo on Tuesday 9th April. Deputy Nash said: “From housing to health, to the cost of living, to the watering…

Government must stand against raw deal for Irish farmers Labour MEP Candidate in Ireland South Niamh Hourigan has called on Government to step up and protect Irish farmers. Responding to  Emmanual Macron’s comments on the deal, Hourigan said the deal in its current form stands diametrically opposed to Europe’s climate measures. Hourigan said: “We need…

Over 10,000 people homeless in Dublin. 4,170 children endure the trauma of homelessness. Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD was speaking following publication of the homeless figures for February 2024 which reveal another record high of 13,841 homeless people, with the number in Dublin surpassing 10,000 for the first time. Deputy Bacik said,…