News – The Labour Party Consultation cannot be a box-ticking exercise by Government Clear timeline needed, work must begin urgently Labour’s Senator Laura Harmon has described the Cork Luas as an important step forward for the city, while stressing that meaningful public consultation and clear delivery timelines must now follow. Senator Harmon said: “Progress on…

News – The Labour Party Clúid abandons plans for forty cost rental homes in development of 144 homes on Bannow Road, Cabra. Cost rental a significant scheme to support those who do not qualify for social housing and cannot afford to buy – but there are questions about viability with increasing construction costs. Concerns about…

News – The Labour PartyAs the Labour Employer Economic Forum meets today, Labour Enterprise and Employment spokesperson George Lawlor, has warned the government that it cannot ignore PAYE workers, and must address their cost of living concerns. Deputy Lawlor said: “After the LEEF meeting today, we need to hear real commitments and concrete action from…

News – The Labour PartyEoghan Kenny, Labour Party Spokesperson on Education, has today strongly condemned a new circular issued by the Department of Education which effectively bars members of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) from applying for Posts of Responsibility in schools. Deputy Kenny described the move as “deeply unfair, divisive, and…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing a meeting with Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips in London today, Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik TD has reiterated her calls to Government to open an investigation into any Epstein links in Ireland. Deputy Bacik said: “Today I met with Lisa Phillips, a survivor of Epstein’s abuse, in London to call…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s climate spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has called out Fine Gael’s failure to reduce people’s bills through targeted climate action. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today, Deputy Ahern hit out at Government’s abandonment of Ireland’s climate legislation for all large infrastructure projects. Deputy Ahern said: “PAYE workers need serious…

News – The Labour Party Sherlock calls on Government to outline if it accepts Citizen Assembly recommendation on decriminalisation.  Failure to so much as reference decriminalisation or consider structural factors such as poverty a regressive move that will harm those in need. Taskforces and community-based organisations sidestepped in drafting of strategy. Deputy Sherlock wrote to…

News – The Labour Party Just 935 affordable homes delivered Galway price now €399k median Child homelessness at record levels Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in Galway West, has said the latest CSO figures showing house prices rising by 6.8% in the 12 months to February, alongside new Government data confirming just 935 affordable purchase…