Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called for a debate regarding serious allegations about An Bord Pleanála. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Bacik said the drip feed of information is unacceptable. With summer recess approaching, the Labour Party is calling for a Dáil debate on this crucial matter. Deputy Bacik said: “The lack of clarity and…

Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has today (Tuesday, 21st June) called on Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Deputy Josepha Madigan, to clarify her position on basic qualifications and accreditation for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) as a matter of urgency. Deputy Ó Ríordáin was speaking at a meeting of the Joint Committee…

Regulators missing in action on escalating price rises European Commission has confirmed energy caps are an option for Ireland Enterprise Committee hearings on maximum price orders requested Labour’s Finance and Public Expenditure spokesperson Ged Nash has criticised the government for failing to use the laws available to help manage the cost of living crisis. Deputy…

Fuel Allowance means-test threshold must be increased and half rate payment introduced. Responding to the ESRI report showing almost a third of households in the State are experiencing energy poverty, Labour Social Protection spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD said it confirmed the Labour Party call for a reformed fuel allowance system to help those on fixed…

As the reckless and bullish behaviour of the British government continues, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said everything must be done to ensure no hard border on the island of Ireland. Bacik said the attempt to override the Northern Ireland protocol amounts to a breach of international law and will undermine the hard-won peace in Northern…

Government pushing Living Wage commitment beyond lifetime of its term in office is unacceptable Labour employment and workers’ rights spokesperson, Marie Sherlock has today (Tuesday, 14th June) sharply criticised Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar over meek proposals to introduce a Living Wage in Ireland on a phased basis by 2026. Senator Sherlock…

Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD has condemned the publication by the British government of legislation to unilaterally override the Northern Ireland protocol as reckless and dangerous. Deputy Bacik said: “The proposed legislation to override the Northern Ireland protocol published today by the British Government amounts to a breach of international law if implemented, and…

Why is this amendment being sneaked in at the last minute? Why did FG and the Greens agree to this stroke? Amendments brings us back to days of up to €1million super draws Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has called on the Housing Minister to pull his last minute amendment to the Electoral Reform bill…