News – The Labour Party Govt to consider Labour Bill in another 12 months 14,000 women in Ireland experience pregnancy loss each year One in six couples experience fertility issues  Bill was debated in Govt time last November Legislation to be debated in the Dáil on Thursday 18th January Labour leader Ivana Bacik has criticised the conservative…

News – The Labour PartySenator Mark Wall, Labour’s Defence Spokesperson was reacting to the Terms of reference for judge-led tribunal into military abuse was approved by Cabinet. Senator Wall said: “This crucial step comes after years of advocacy and is driven by the imperative to improve conditions within the Force and instigate a profound cultural…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Justice Spokesperson Aodhán Ó Riordáin TD was speaking following Government’s decision yesterday to raise the recruitment age of new Gardaí to 50, at a time when the retirement age for Gardaí remains at 60. Deputy Ó Riordáin said: “This decision showcases a lack of understanding of the recruitment and retention…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Annie Hoey has called for a legal right to flexible work for all workers, following the publication of the Hays Ireland Salary & Recruiting Trends Guide 2024. The survey found that 38% of Irish employers will require their employees to spend more time in the office in 2024, despite…

News – The Labour Party Government must publish report on true level of housing need as Dáil returns Housing Commission expected to recommend revising housing targets to 50,000 new homes per year Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has called out Government for failing to publish the Housing Commission report into the true level…

News – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said if the Justice Minister spent more time tackling issues within An Garda Síochána rather than issuing press releases, we would not be faced with a dwindling force. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “There has been a consistent and persistent drop in Garda numbers under Fine…

News – The Labour Party Report backs Labour’s budget call for tax system to be used to incentivise move away from commercial building to residential Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD was today reacting to the recent publication of the ESRI’s National Development Plan (NDP) report. Deputy Nash said: “Addressing the housing crisis requires bold…

News – The Labour Party Government’s developer-led approach is not working and must be changed Labour Leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD, has criticised the Government for its failure to address the chronic supply shortage in housing, which has led to a massive increase in rents across the country. According to a recent report…