News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Disability spokesperson Senator Laura Harmon has condemned the appalling conditions uncovered in a HIQA inspection of Sunbeam House Services, which found restrictive practices, poor safeguarding management, inadequate staffing, and a failure to provide proper behavioural support for residents with intellectual disabilities.  Senator Harmon said: “It is utterly unacceptable that in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD said the rental market demands serious attention from the housing Minister as some landlords seek to cash in on renters misery. Deputy Sheehan said: “Rents have consistently risen under the Fianna Fáil led Housing ministry, but to see the blatant breaching of rules like the…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil today, Labour’s justice spokesperson Alan Kelly questioned the Taoiseach on who signed off on the non-vetting of Garda trainees entering Templemore. Deputy Kelly said: “I have been made aware of the fact that many of the recent intake into Garda training college were not vetted in advance…

News – The Labour Party Labour backs CCPC call for public car history portal Labour’s Enterprise, Tourism and Employment spokesperson George Lawlor TD has backed the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (CCPC) call for an online portal that would give used car buyers free access to essential vehicle history information, including write-off status and mileage…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Seanad today (25.02.25) Senator Laura Harmon raised the issue of assault leave for teachers and SNAs in the Seanad as a commencement matter. Senator Laura Harmon said: “Teachers, special needs assistants and those working in our school communities must be adequately supported when incidents of assault occur. Speaking…

News – The Labour Party Numbers requiring hospitalisation has risen by 43% in five years Minister’s claim of ‘no need’ more specialist beds beggars. Overwhelming reliance on costly private care (76% of admissions) has to end. State must provide specialist beds. Labour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has slammed the Government for its complete failure…

News – The Labour Party Rents up 5.7% in 2024 Limerick sees highest increase at 19% Labour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has slammed the government’s failure to tackle the housing crisis following the publication of the latest Daft Report, which shows that advertised rents have risen by 5.7% in 2024. Deputy Sheehan said: “The…

News – The Labour Party Residents given just six day notice of move Cynical explanation by Governments to address student accommodation crisis does not stack up as RPZ protections have already lapsed and the building will be almost empty until the summer intake of students. Residents distraught at huge disruption to schooling, access to work and…