Government lip-service to Drogheda must end Enterprise Task Force required for town Drogheda TD Ged Nash has slammed B-D’s decision to close it’s Drogheda plant. The closure will see the loss of 200 jobs. The Labour Deputy said: “This is devastating news for 200 loyal workers and their families. It is also a massive blow…

Responding to latest threats of a price hike by private bin collection companies, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said this latest threat is a reflection of the dysfunction of the waste management systerm in this country. Senator Sherlock said: “Our waste collection system is currently made up of private companies creaming profits off the collection of…

Labour’s Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD today expressed deep concern over the latest homeless figures, which reveal a shocking 14,159 individuals, including 4,316 children, without a home in May 2024. These figures, released today, underscore the urgent need for a radical shift in housing policy. Deputy Bacik said, “The publication of these devastating…

Bacik raises housing and Gaza with Socialist leaders at Pre-Council meeting Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD attended the Party of European Socialists (PES) leaders pre-Council meeting in Brussels today, pressing for immediate action on the housing crisis. Bacik attended the PES meeting following the election of Ireland’s first S&D MEP in ten years. Deputy Bacik…

Government is enabling rogue property owners to pull the wool over everyone’s eyes Speaking during Leaders’ Questions today, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has called for a swift change of approach to tackle the nationwide dereliction scandal. Deputy Nash said: “There are nearly 2,000 registered derelict sites in towns and villages across Ireland with over…

Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD today in the Dáil called for the Minister for Justice to announce a review of sentencing practices, particularly in respect of the use of suspended sentences for violent crimes. This announcement follows the courageous advocacy of Natasha O’Brien, who has spoken out about the brutal attack she endured from Cathal…

Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has criticised the Ministers for Housing and Justice for failing to provide regulation and support for owner management companies. She has called on the Minister for Justice to prioritise an update of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act 2011, in advance of the drawing down of redress for…

Labour Leader and spokesperson on housing Ivana Bacik TD has responded to the latest Daft report showing that prices sought for homes across the country rose by an average of 3.8% between April and June when compared to the previous quarter. Bacik emphasised the urgent need for a radical overhaul of housing policy, criticising the…