News – The Labour Party Labour demands crackdown on slum landlords Labour’s Housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has called for urgent Government action after visiting a two-bedroom house in Limerick where eighteen people were living in deeply unsafe conditions. The house, crammed with beds, was described by Deputy Sheehan as “a massive health and safety…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has said David Begg’s departure as Chair of the board of the Mater hospital marks a big loss to the Mater and to the wider health system. She also criticised the Minister of Health’s “showdown” approach to getting things done as all bluster and a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Climate, Environment & Energy Ciarán Ahern has said immediate action needs to be taken to tackle the gross profiteering of energy companies and to protect households. Responding to recent price hikes from Bord Gáis, Energia, Flogas and SSE Airtricity, Deputy Ahern has said that energy companies are raking…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has today responded to RTB reporting of a surge in evictions, with over half caused by landlords selling up. Deputy Sheehan said the figures show how landlords are exiting the market before new rental rules take effect in March, and warned that the Government’s piecemeal…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party Spokesperson on Agriculture Rob O’Donoghue TD has expressed his deep concern at the ongoing situation within the Donegal ISPCA and has urged the Minister for Agriculture to intervene to ensure the protection of animal welfare and workers’ rights in the region. Speaking today Deputy O’Donoghue, said: “The uncertainty…

News – The Labour Party Time to isolate Israel on global stage Labour’s Arts and Culture Spokesperson Rob O’Donoghue TD has today welcomed reports that RTÉ may withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is permitted to take part. This significant move comes at a time when the world has looked on in horror…

News – The Labour PartyDublin Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has responded to today’s European Parliament resolution on Gaza. Speaking from Strasbourg, he said: “For the first time since I was elected to the European Parliament, we have finally managed to pass a motion on the genocide in Gaza. This resolution is far from perfect…

News – The Labour Party Dublin Simon reports rising demand for help Average rents jump 5.5% nationwide Labour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has warned that Ireland is facing a “deepening homelessness crisis” following the publication of Dublin Simon’s annual report, which shows a significant increase in demand for outreach services compared to 2023. The…