Former Dublin Lord Mayor and City Councillor, Brendan Carr, has renewed his call for the introduction of a hotel bedroom tax following the release of new statistics which indicate the sector is booming. Cllr Carr said: “A new independent survey by accountancy firm Crowe Horwath indicates that the average profit on each hotel room in…

Labour spokesperson on Social Protection has criticised the Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty for stating that she will not seek weekly increases in the Budget for those who aren’t pensioners. This follows recent mixed messages on what will be in the Social Protection Budget package in October. Senator Nash said: “Another summer is drawing…

Labour Party spokesperson on an Ghaeilge, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has slammed the move by Bank of Ireland to remove the Irish language option from their ATM services. “I am very disappointed to learn that Bank of Ireland are planning on removing the Irish language option from their ATMs across the country. “For many years,…

Labour spokesperson on Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys has criticised the renewed speculation that Irish Rail may close up to four train lines to secure savings. Senator Humphreys said: “There is a clear need for increased investment in our rail stock. The financial challenges in Irish Rail won’t be resolved by closing four rail lines. “Shane…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has expressed his sadness on the sudden death of former Wicklow Councillor Conal Kavanagh. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Conal Kavanagh on Sunday. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to his wife and their children, his father, mother and sister. “Conal had been…

Labour Spokesperson on Affordable Housing, Joanna Tuffy has called on the Government to bring in a National Affordable Housing Scheme in time for the development of the Clonburris SDZ in Clondalkin. Ms Tuffy said: “There is an urgent need now for an affordable housing scheme as large scale developments begin across Dublin and the rest…

The Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has welcomed the policy shift by the British Labour Party on Brexit, but highlighted that even those softer arrangements would be disruptive to our island, and that the Conservative Government remains committed to a hard Brexit. Deputy Howlin said: “This is a welcome development today by the British…

Labour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said yesterday’s online mortgage advice for young people by Bank of Ireland reflects the grim reality of the housing and rental market. The since deleted tweet promoted the story of how one young couple had to move back home with their parents in order to save for…