Labour calls for an urgent round table discussion with stakeholders Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said the children of Dublin are being failed over the chronic teacher shortages in schools across the capital with over 60% of supply posts vacant, and called on the Minister to convene an urgent round table with stakeholders…

Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said for too long Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have been allowed to make excuses on housing. Urging attendance at the Raise the Rood rally this Saturday, Senator Moynihan said it’s clear that the civil war parties simply don’t understand the housing needs of the next generation. Senator Moynihan said:…

Launching Labour’s motion calling for a date to be set for a Citizens’ Assembly on drugs, Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said it’s time for a step change in how we treat drug users in Ireland. Speaking today, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said we must take a health based approach to drug use in Ireland,…

8.2% annual increase in rents Raise the Roof protest this Saturday will demand change for renters Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said government must commit to a comprehensive suite of measures for renters as rents continue to rise nationwide which must include a rent freeze. Senator Moynihan said with average rents in Dublin over €2,000…

Labour TD for Tipperary, Alan Kelly has today said urgent action must be taken to make the Patient Safety Bill fit for purpose and that the Taoiseach must honour his promise to Vicky Phelan to introduce open disclosure before Christmas. Speaking following the launch of the Scally review into the CervicalCheck screening programme, Deputy Kelly…

Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan expressed her concern at the latest deprivation statistics released by the CSO today. With two in three households living in enforced deprivation struggling with the heavy burden of housing, Senator Moynihan said social housing supports must be put in place for households that are struggling, including a revision of HAP…

Why is the balance of ‘undue hardship’ in favour of corporate landlords rather than families renting homes? Questioning the Taoiseach in the Dáil today (Wednesday, 23rd November), Labour leader Ivana Bacik demanded answers from the Taoiseach on behalf of renters who are facing eviction. In particular, she raised concerns that corporate landlords are using Section…

Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has congratulated the junior certificate class of 2022 who receive their results today. Deputy O Ríordain said these students have overcome huge challenges and uncertainties during Covid. Deputy Ó Ríordáin called for certainty for the class of 2023 on timing of results, as the delays for this year’s cohort…