Where is the progress on the White Report on Ending Direct Provision? Government inaction causing deep concern for health and safety of children Labour spokesperson on Children Seán Sherlock TD has expressed deep concern for the safety and welfare of children in Direct Provision. The Ombudsman for Children’s submission of a special report to the…

Labour spokesperson on Social Protection Sean Sherlock TD, has called on the Department of Social Protection and Government to ensure an emergency humanitarian support scheme for homes, businesses, and the community sector is opened immediately to support those impacted by the sudden flooding in Midleton and surrounding East Cork areas, along with Glanmire. Deputy Sherlock…

Young workers deserve equal pay for equal work. Labour Party’s spokesperson on Workers’ Rights Senator Marie Sherlock, has today criticised the Low Pay Commission for moving at a snail’s pace on sub-minimum wage rates. Senator Sherlock said: “The Low Pay Commission was requested to review the sub-minimum wage rates in 2022 and have today told…

Labour justice spokesperson Aodhan O Riordain has called for a change of approach to the justice system. Deputy O Riordain said: “The findings of the Office of the Inspector of Prisons Annual Report for 2022 is nothing short of shameful. “Fine Gael have absolutely lost control of after 12 years in charge of the Department…

Labour write to US Ambassador calling for immediate ceasefire Speaking during Leaders’ Questions Labour Leader Ivana Bacik urged the Government to be a strong voice to hold Israel accountable for war crimes. Deputy Bacik said: “The response of Ireland and the international community matters. As the death toll rises, and we see mounting evidence of…

Labour spokesperson on Climate, Senator Rebecca Moynihan, has called on the government to introduce a bloated car restriction on SUVs, following a study that found SUVs emit more damaging gas than older cars do. Senator Moynihan said: “The government must take urgent action to reduce emissions and tackle climate change. One way to do this…

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil behoven to big retailers As the cost of groceries soars another 10.5% in the last three months, Labour’s enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash has demanded Government action on Labour’s Bill to tackle price gouging. Deputy Nash said: “It’s clear as day, the large retailers are making a quick buck while working…

Labour’s Senator Mark Wall is calling for defibrillators to be installed in all community pitches in Ireland. This comes following a new report showing that almost one-third of heart attack victims who received defibrillation from members of the public last year survived. Senator Wall said: “Having a defibrillator present can be the difference between life…