News – The Labour Party Distorted housing market now means that workers on single or combined income of €100,000 cannot afford homes in two thirds of Dublin postcodes. Growing inequality of power within workplaces in how workers are been managed, monitored and remunerated at work. Government must legislate to protect workers. Best bulwark against feeling…

News – The Labour Party***Check against delivery*** Comrades, it is a great privilege to be here today with SIPTU to mark the passing of Jim Larkin and indeed to commemorate all that he and those of his time did to create the labour movement that we have today. It is 150 years since the birth…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Health Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD today condemned Government’s failure to prioritise the well-being of older people, highlighting the Government focus on the privatisation of long-term residential care and home care. Deputy Smith said “The government agenda for divestment over investment in long-term care is a blatant disregard for our older…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Annie Hoey was today reacting to the latest homeless figures. Senator Hoey said: “The latest housing figures for December 2023 lay bare the harsh impact of the ongoing housing crisis. Emergency accommodation in 13,318 individuals, with an alarming 3,962 being children. The distressing 15% increase in homeless children throughout…

News – The Labour Party The report, published today recommends the introduction of policies to provide time off work following pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, among other measures. In 2021, the Labour Party introduced the Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 in the Seanad. If passed, it would provide up to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Brendan Howlin TD was today reacting to the first International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the Genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel. Deputy Howlin said: “Today’s ICJ ruling is a significant step towards justice for the people of Gaza. The Court’s affirmation of jurisdiction…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the Housing for All progress report published yesterday, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said we are simply not building enough homes. Deputy Bacik said: “The Housing for All progress report fails to capture the reality of the issues in housing. Yes, Government are meeting some targets but…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking following debate on her bill, the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2023, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on the Government to do right by the LGBTQ+ families whose equal rights were endorsed by the people of Ireland in the 2015 Marriage Equality Referendum. Deputy Bacik said, “Rather…