Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has called out Government for failing to deliver on housing. Deputy Bacik said: “Once again it’s a matter of spin over substance coming from the office of the Taoiseach and Custom House. The Housing for All progress report lacks detail and crucially lacks any evidence of delivery. “Less…

Government plan to open 20 new beds by 2023 went completely unfunded Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey, was today reacting to the alarming findings regarding the lack of funding for adult eating disorder treatment beds in Ireland. Senator Hoey said “It is deeply concerning to learn that Government has failed to allocate funding for the much-needed…

Domestic violence victims forced into homelessness Ireland falls short of European standards. Labour’s Justice Spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has expressed grave concern where domestic abuse survivors are being forced into homelessness or back into the hands of their abusers due to a severe shortage of refuge spaces across Ireland. As reported by Ellen Coyne…

FG & FF must not play fast and loose with tax base Falling inflation must mean falling prices Spending Ministers must signal end to ‘fiscal gimmickry’ Welcoming the late publication of this year’s Stability Programme Update, Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD said: “The update paints a picture of a healthy economy which is on…

Labour’s Senator Mark Wall speaking on the Plinth today condemned the government’s lack of action on addressing vacancy and dereliction across the country. Despite promises and fanfare, the one-off Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant introduced by the government resulted in only 97 drawdowns in 2023.  Senator Wall said,  “It is outrageous that in the midst of…

Labour members in Limerick gathered last night as Councillor Conor Sheehan was selected as Labour’s candidate for Directly Elected Mayor of Limerick. Labour Leader Ivana Bacik, Deputy Alan Kelly and Labour Candidate for Ireland South Niamh Hourigan were all in attendance at the event. Conor Sheehan has worked as a Councillor for Limerick City North…

⁠GDPR excuse well out of date Motorists must be aware of dangerous spots Labour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has called on the Transport Minister to publish accurate monthly data on road safety. Deputy Smith said: “The European Commission has urged all Member States to formally report on serious injuries on the roads, and it’s something…

Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called on Government to publish its carbon and fiscal Budgets at the same time this year. Speaking at the Friends of the Earth conference today, Deputy Bacik said Government must take greater leadership when it comes to reducing emissions. Deputy Bacik said: “All the evidence from science is clear, and…