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Hourigan calls for Mercosur deal to be put on the scrap heap

Government must stand against raw deal for Irish farmers Labour MEP Candidate in Ireland South Niamh Hourigan has called on Government to step up and protect Irish farmers. Responding to  Emmanual Macron’s comments on the deal, Hourigan said the deal in its current form stands diametrically opposed to Europe’s climate measures. Hourigan said: “We need…

28 March 2024

Record homelessness figures expose government failure

Over 10,000 people homeless in Dublin. 4,170 children endure the trauma of homelessness. Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD was speaking following publication of the homeless figures for February 2024 which reveal another record high of 13,841 homeless people, with the number in Dublin surpassing 10,000 for the first time. Deputy Bacik said,…

Ivana Bacik TD
28 March 2024

Good Friday must become a permanent Public Holiday for all workers

Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged Government to end the discretionary treatment of Good Friday by introducing it as a permanent public holiday for all workers. Senator Sherlock said: “The situation as it stands is deeply unfair for workers. There is always confusion among workers as to whether Good Friday counts as public…

28 March 2024

Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland presented Jim Larkin Thirst for Justice Award

Labour’s Ireland South Euro Candidate Niamh Hourigan presented the Jim Larkin Thirst for Justice Award to the Palestinian ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, at the Labour Party conference in Dublin last weekend. Niamh Hourigan said, “The award acknowledges Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid’s unwavering dedication to her country and her tireless efforts to advocate…

27 March 2024

Government negligence fuels housing catastrophe

Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD was today condemning continued Government inaction, following the publication of the Daft report confirming the dire state of Ireland’s housing crisis. With the number of homes available for purchase hitting an all-time low of below 10,500 on March 1st, 2024, it’s evident that urgent intervention is essential….

Ivana Bacik TD
26 March 2024

Serious Questions for UL over Rhebogue student housing debacle

Labour Councillor for Limerick Conor Sheehan is calling for serious questions to be asked of the University of Limerick after it was revealed that UL paid over €600,000 per unit for 20 houses in Rhebogue which are being used as student accommodation without the correct planning permission. Cllr Conor Sheehan said: “This is very concerning…

26 March 2024

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Championing Dublin’s Voice in Europe

Labour’s Dublin candidate, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, will officially launch his European election campaign today, setting out a bold vision for the city’s future. Speaking ahead of his European campaign launch, Ó Ríordáin outlined his commitment to fight tirelessly for Dubliners. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said, “Dublin needs someone who will tirelessly advocate for its…

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD
22 March 2024

We need accessible baby formula for all families

Labour’s Senator Rebecca Moynihan today welcomed Tesco Ireland’s announcement of a price reduction in the cost of leading baby formula brands.  Senator Moynihan said,  “The very basics of being able to feed your baby should be the metric on which every society is judged. The staggering 30% increase in baby formula prices since 2020 is…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan
22 March 2024

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