News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik has called on Government to publish its carbon and fiscal Budgets at the same time this year. Speaking at the Friends of the Earth conference today, Deputy Bacik said Government must take greater leadership when it comes to reducing emissions. Deputy Bacik said: “All the evidence from…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s Midlands North-West Candidate calls on University of Galway to urgently review any links with Israeli institutions Fergal Landy, Labour’s Midlands North-West candidate for the upcoming European elections, has urged the University of Galway to ensure a thorough and speedy review of its links with Israeli academic institutions in the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Climate Spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan was today reacting to the alarming findings of the State of the Climate report from the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service. Released today, the report reveals that Europe is experiencing the fastest warming among all continents, with temperatures rising at twice the global rate. The…

News – The Labour Party Government appears content to let thousands of firms close because of outstanding warehoused debt A proposed PRSI rebate will inevitably lock low income workers to wages linked to the reduced PRSI threshold Government is showing no imagination to helping wages and businesses survive.   Responding to reports that Government is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Mark Wall was today condemning the oversight which has resulted in low usage electricity consumers not being entitled to the electricity credit. Senator Wall said: “It’s unacceptable that those who are already struggling are being penalised in this manner. In the midst of the cost of living crisis, many…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Ireland South candidate Niamh Hourigan has called out Fine Gael’s lack of vision or ambition for Irish farmers. Tomorrow (Friday, 19th April), the European People’s Party, of which Fine Gael is a leading light, is hosting an event in Carlow where EPP Vice Chair Siegfried Muresan will outline an EPP…

News – The Labour PartyLabour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has urged Fianna Fáil to speed up the delivery of homes. Deputy Nash said the “new energy” proclaimed by Taoiseach Harris already appears to have petered out, as no new housing measures have been implemented by this new conservative coalition. Deputy Nash said: “How many experts…

News – The Labour Party Taoiseach Commitment to Meet with Cara Darmody Welcomed – but more urgent Government action needed on disability rights Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD, in Leader’s Questions today, brought attention to the lack of substantial action in addressing the rights and needs of people with disabilities in Ireland. Deputy Bacik…