News – The Labour Party Labour Bill to be debated at second stage in Private Members’ Time today Bill would ensure due regard for State’s duty to its citizens in public litigation strategy  Demands transparency on AG advice provided to Government  The Dáil will today debate a Labour Party Bill to reform the office of…

News – The Labour Party Second tech company announces potential lay offs in Ireland this week Labour’s enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has expressed grave concern as Microsoft becomes the second tech company this week to announce lay offs in the Irish market. Deputy Lawlor implored Minister Burke to work with colleagues in Government to…

News – The Labour Party Seanad cross-party group reintroduces Domestic Violence  Bill 2024 Labour’s Senator Laura Harmon has welcomed the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024 which will be debated in the Seanad today, urging all parties to back this vital legislation that finally puts the rights and protection of victims front and centre. Originally proposed…

News – The Labour Party Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil counter-motion complete cop-out Labour’s Social Protection Spokesperson Mark Wall TD was today speaking during the Labour Party’s Private Members’ Time in the Dáil to demand urgent action to curb the power of big business in the nursing home sector. Speaking in Leinster House, Deputy Wall…

News – The Labour Party Workers want right to collective bargaining rights Labour’s Workers’ Rights Spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove, speaking from the ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference today, has strongly backed the Respect at Work campaign’s new petition calling for urgent legislation to strengthen collective bargaining rights. The campaign – a joint effort by SIPTU, FSU,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has called on Government to stop breaking the law and uphold the rights of children with additional educational needs, as figures show the number of children waiting for an Assessment of Need could exceed 25,000 by the end of this year. Speaking today, Deputy Kenny…

News – The Labour Party HSE must immediately step in to operate problematic nursing homes Responding to the publication tonight of the HIQA review in all 27 Emeis Homes, Labour Health spokesperson Marie Sherlock said that the report shows up alarming findings. Deputy Sherlock said: “The HIQA review indicates that a large number of nursing…

News – The Labour Party Commercial Drone Policy Framework was supposed to published in 2023 and yet we still have nothing. Wild west situation where communities are being used as a testing ground for commercial drones with no planning regulations with regards to privacy, security, and noise. Freedom on Information documents confirm that Ministers were…