Labour Autism Bill seeks to address unmet needs of people with autism in our communities Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said Government must take action on behalf of the children and families currently being failed by the State. Following a debate on Labour’s Autism Bill, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said without a coherent framework in…

Labour employment spokesperson, Marie Sherlock has questioned the commitment of the Government to re-start public sector pay talks after two weeks of deafening silence following the breakdown of negotiations between unions and public sector employers.   Senator Sherlock said: “Almost two weeks on from the collapse of talks and in the week where thousands of…

The Government should immediately engage with trade unions representing workers in the care and community sector following the announcement of industrial action across the sector, beginning next month, according to Labour spokesperson on health and disability, Duncan Smith. “At the weekend SIPTU members in the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) announced that they would conduct a…

Welcoming the Government’s strategy to tackle domestic, gender and sexual based violence, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said urgent delivery of refuge places must be a key priority. Deputy Bacik said: “The strategy announced by Government today will be transformative in Ireland’s approach to protecting and supporting victims and survivors of domestic, gender and sexual violence….

Thinking outside the box to help people onto the property ladder is needed, said Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan in response to the latest Daft.ie housing report. As demand for housing continues to outstrip supply, Senator Moynihan said people caught in a rental trap must be supported in getting on the property ladder.  Senator Moynihan…

Labour Autism Bill to be debated this Wednesday 29th June Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has demanded real, tangible and immediate action from the Government to address the serious and significant issues people and children with autism face accessing education and healthcare. Calling for cross-party support ahead of a debate on Labour’s Autism Bill…

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said the government must take its head out of the sand and implement an emergency budget to help working people who are really struggling. With one third of people just getting by, Deputy Bacik said it is unfair and unrealistic to expect people to wait until October for inflation busting measures….

The Labour Party will protest the decision to overturn Roe v Wade at 5pm on Sunday, June 26th, at the US Embassy Ballsbridge to express solidarity with all the women and girls who will be so severely impacted by this horrific step back for women’s rights. What: Protest at US Embassy Who: Labour Leader Ivana…