News – The Labour Party No safeguards, no standards, no enforcement Garden unit plan opens door to exploitation of renters Labour calls for pause and full review of licence arrangements Labour housing spokesperson Deputy Conor Sheehan has today warned that Government proposals to exempt modular homes in back gardens from planning permission risk creating a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has said this Government is failing to provide any coherent plan to support families through the cost-of-living crisis. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Deputy Bacik challenged the Government on rising household costs, inconsistent Budget signals, and the absence of targeted supports for PAYE workers, warning that families…

News – The Labour Party Inflation acceleration at end of year demands that wage rises and energy and fuel supports for working families must be a priority  Tax cuts splurge like the hospitality VAT cut, allied with major spending hikes, are incompatible and irresponsible   Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash, has said the accelerated inflation…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Ivana Bacik TD has urged Minister Jim O’Callaghan to work with Fiosru to ensure publication of complaints made against Gardaí regarding handling of domestic and sexual abuse. Deputy Bacik said: “The figures revealed to me are concerningly high, given that this new unit was set up just months…

News – The Labour Party Targeted Energy credits urgently needed with nearly half a million homes in arrears on their bills Retrofitting and solar upgrades must also be fast-tracked. Labour Energy spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has criticised Minister Darragh O’Brien for failing to provide any support for households struggling with electricity bills that will now…

News – The Labour Party Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ignoring PAYE workers Labour calls for targeted supports and fair taxation Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in Galway West, has warned that working people are being pushed to the brink as the cost of living crisis deepens, saying the issue is coming up time and…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at a mass gathering of global progressives and world leaders in Barcelona, hosted by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik has highlighted the lessons Ireland can learn on addressing the challenges of climate change and the cost of living crisis. Deputy Bacik is attending the Global…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Eoghan Kenny TD has welcomed the launch of public consultation on the preferred route for the Cork Luas, describing it as a significant milestone for the city, while calling for urgent Government action to ensure the project is fully funded and delivered without delay. Deputy Kenny said: “The launch of…