Speaking in advance of the SIPTU annual conference, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash said young workers have been utterly failed by this Government. Deputy Nash said: “The cost of living continues to bite and, coupled with the extortionate cost of housing in this country, Irish workers simply cannot get a break. “Labour has been to…

Tánaiste’s opinion on healthcare not evidence-based Telemedicine appointments should be universally accessible Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey, is urgently calling for the abolition of the mandatory 3-day waiting period to access abortion medication. Senator Hoey said: “The three-day waiting period serves as a major impediment for women attempting to access crucial reproductive healthcare services. The Tánaiste…

Urgent Action on Road Safety as SUVs and Motorbikes Found to be Most Common Vehicles Involved in Accidents Labour Spokesperson for Transport Duncan Smith TD has expressed deep concern following a response to a parliamentary question which found that SUVs and motorbikes are the most common vehicles involved in road traffic accidents. Deputy Smith said:…

Labour Seanad motion to end scourge of vacancy to be debated Wednesday Labour Senator Mark Wall said the failure of Government to increase housing supply continues to send rents soaring nationwide. Responding to the Daft.ie report published today, Senator Wall said: “The cost of renting continues to go through the roof while we wait for…

Addressing a plenary session of the annual Congress of the Party of European Socialists in Málaga today (Friday, 10th November), Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD called on European Socialist and Social Democratic parties to unite in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to end mounting civilian casualties. Speaking on the Leading Economic Progress panel, Deputy…

Minister Donnelly must present himself in Dail on Tuesday  Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said Ireland’s healthcare system is on the verge of collapse. Reacting to the latest recruitment freeze announced by the HSE today, Deputy Smith said a grave winter lies ahead for the service. Deputy Smith said: “This is a hammerblow for the…

Labour spokesperson on Justice, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, has called for the immediate establishment of an injection centre in Dublin following a warning from the HSE about a sharp rise in heroin overdoses in the city. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Injection centres are a proven way to reduce harm overdose deaths and improve the health…

Dublin City Council projects that 660 fewer voids will be turned around between 2024-2026 due to lack of funding DCC seize just 25 derelict homes in five years Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has expressed her alarm at the utter failure of Government to put in place a plan for tackling vacant and…