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Is there any end in sight for the homelessness crisis?
Commenting on the homelessness figures released by the Department of Housing today, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD said: “The scale of the permanent homelessness crisis beggars belief. 12,827 people are now …
Laser focus from Govt needed to address labour shortages in construction
Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has urged Minister O’Brien to detail his plan to address the chronic labour shortage in construction that is delaying the building of homes. Deputy Bacik said: “A failure to develop …
Has Government thrown in the towel on health?
Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said Government seems to have thrown in the towel on tackling the health service. Deputy Bacik said: “Responding to my questioning during Leaders’ Questions today, the …
EU must seek commitment from Israel that civilian attacks in Gaza will stop
Labour Party Leader, Ivana Bacik TD has contacted President Von Der Leyen of the EU Commission to request that the EU seek a commitment from Israel that they will stop attacks upon the civilian population of Gaza and refrain from any …
Only cosmetic housing fixes in Budget 2024
Tax breaks for landlords with crumbs for renters Half-hearted attempts to tackle vacancy Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has slammed the housing measures announced in Budget 2024. Deputy Bacik said: “The paltry housing …
Britain must continue to work with Europe to safeguard the Good Friday Agreement
Speaking at the British Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Labour leader and spokesperson on Northern Ireland Ivana Bacik has urged continued protection of the Good Friday Agreement. Deputy Bacik said: “Earlier this year, we marked 25 …
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