Labour TD Alan Kelly has called on Government to reform the Croí Conaithe scheme. Deputy Kelly said: “The Croí Conaithe scheme is a much welcomed step in the right direction to tackle the scourge of vacant and derelict properties nationwide, but it needs serious reform. “Once approved for the scheme, people have 13 months to…

Local Election manifesto outlines Labour’s plan to bring real and sustainable positive change to our communities. Our proposals for local government reform, ‘Putting Power back in Communities’, would enable Councillors to build more homes, tackle climate change, improve public transport, public safety, and deliver local childcare facilities. Labour leader Ivana Bacik and Director of Elections…

Limerick sees the highest rent increases in the country Shocking 17.5% year on year increase in Limerick City Rent in Limerick County up 51% on pre-covid levels Labour’s candidate for Mayor of Limerick, Councillor Conor Sheehan, has condemned the Government’s persistent failure to address the housing crisis, following the latest Daft.ie report revealing that Limerick…

Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey calls for urgent government action to address the dire state of the rental market in Ireland, as highlighted in the recent Daft.ie report. The report reveals that rents now consume more than half of the average salary, with the availability of rental homes stagnating. Senator Hoey said,  “Our dysfunctional housing market…

Labour Local Director of Elections, Senator Mark Wall has called on local authorities who run Voter.ie and the Minister for Housing to clarify if technical errors on the website are preventing people from registering to vote, and called for the deadline to be extended by at least a day. Senator Mark Wall said: “This evening…

Time for a State apology for survivors Labour leader Ivana Bacik has urged the Minister for Health to engage with thalidomide survivors. Deputy Bacik said: “Thalidomide survivors need justice. They have called for a State apology and a proper compensation package and I would urge the Minister to expedite the engagement process with survivors. “The…

Labour marks 10th Anniversary of the opening of Rosie Hackett Bridge In order to break down barriers to trade union access in Ireland, overhaul of Unfair Dismissals Act and other legislation is necessary. Clear need to penalise egregious employer behaviour – current unfair dismissals legislation does not provide for that and only provides for a…

Labour leader and TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik has welcomed the EPA report that 97% of designated bathing locations met or exceeded the minimum standard. However, Deputy Bacik said that the failure of Sandymount Strand to meet the quality test should urge the enactment of a Dublin Bay Taskforce, as proposed in Labour’s…