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⁠GDPR excuse well out of date Motorists must be aware of dangerous spots Labour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has called on the Transport Minister to publish accurate monthly data on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…

Labour’s Midlands North-West Candidate calls on University of Galway to urgently review any links with Israeli institutions Fergal Landy, Labour’s Midlands North-West candidate for the upcoming European elections, has urged the University of Galway to ensure a thorough and speedy review of its links with Israeli academic institutions in the face of an ongoing war…

Labour’s Climate Spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan was today reacting to the alarming findings of the State of the Climate report from the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service. Released today, the report reveals that Europe is experiencing the fastest warming among all continents, with temperatures rising at twice the global rate. The impact is undeniable, with…