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Minister must commence process for unearthing abuse in Irish sport

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has expressed his shock at the revelations of the RTÉ and Sunday Independent investigation into abuses within the FAI. Deputy Ó Ríordáin has called on Ministers Martin and Byrne to open a process to unearth any past abuses across all Irish sports. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The…

08 July 2024

Constituents with disabilities express concern over National Advocacy Service strike

News – The Labour PartyGed Nash, Labour Spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform and Louth TD, said that constituents with disabilities have expressed serious concern about the looming strike by SIPTU members who work for the National Advocacy Service (NAS). Deputy Nash said: “Some vulnerable constituents have expressed serious concern over the impact that a…

08 July 2024

Why do bin firms have Government over a barrel in demanding additional subsidies

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the latest reports by the Irish Independent about the demands bin collectors have made of Government, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said there are very serious questions for Government. Senator Sherlock said: “We see the Department of Environment effectively capitulating to the bin collectors and the Irish Waste Management Association…

06 July 2024

Minister Donnelly Needs To Explain Why His Commitments on Medical Assessment Units In The Mid West Won’t Be Met

News – The Labour PartyLabour Deputy Alan Kelly said: “In early April, Minister Donnelly announced some measures to help alleviate the overcrowding crisis in UHL. “One of these was a very positive one; that Medical Assessment Units(MAUs) in Nenagh, Ennis and St. John’s would be opened 24/7. Indeed, in a parliamentary response sent to me…

06 July 2024

Criminal justice system gaps must be addressed

News – The Labour Party Review of Sentencing Practice Needed Sentencing Guidelines must be developed by the Judicial Council Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called on Government to deal with the gaps in Ireland’s criminal justice system when dealing with violent and gender-based violence. Deputy Bacik said: “The Government must act immediately to address the…

Ivana Bacik TD
03 July 2024

B-D closure a massive blow for workers and for Drogheda

News – The Labour Party Government lip-service to Drogheda must end Enterprise Task Force required for town Drogheda TD Ged Nash has slammed B-D’s decision to close it’s Drogheda plant. The closure will see the loss of 200 jobs. The Labour Deputy said: “This is devastating news for 200 loyal workers and their families. It…

03 July 2024

Latest threat of waste price hike exposes dysfunction of existing system

News – The Labour PartyResponding to latest threats of a price hike by private bin collection companies, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said this latest threat is a reflection of the dysfunction of the waste management systerm in this country. Senator Sherlock said: “Our waste collection system is currently made up of private companies creaming profits…

01 July 2024

Labour demands action as homeless figures reach new high

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD today expressed deep concern over the latest homeless figures, which reveal a shocking 14,159 individuals, including 4,316 children, without a home in May 2024. These figures, released today, underscore the urgent need for a radical shift in housing policy. Deputy Bacik said, “The…

Ivana Bacik TD
28 June 2024

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