Labour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall has called on the Minister for Sport to outline a strategy for women in sport. Bbuilding on the momentum of the 20×20 campaign to increase female participation in sport, Senator Wall said great progress has been made but work must continue. Highlighting the recent UN paper which warned of…

Labour spokesperson on equality Senator Ivana Bacik has welcomed news that the Government will commence a review of existing equality legislation, with the aim of combatting discrimination and promoting equality and with a view to expanding the recognised discriminatory grounds to include socio-economic status. Senator Bacik said: “It is hugely welcome news that the Minister…

Our candidate for the Dublin Bay South by-election Senator Ivana Bacik will lodge her nomination papers on Wednesday morning, 23rd June with the Dublin City Returning Officer at 54 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2. Ivana will be joined by Labour Leader Alan Kelly, and former TD for the area Ruairi Quinn for a photocall at…

Labour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has said any support for the aviation sector must be tied to staving of job losses. Questioning Aer Lingus’ CEO Lynn Embleton in committee today, Deputy Smith outlined best practice in the aviation industry across the EU where both jobs and airlines have been successfully protected against the economic impact…

Housing policy must reflect the needs of single people  Welcoming the publication of the CSO’s first Life at Home survey results, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said that all housing policy must be based on the lived experience and needs of the people, not profits of investors. Noting the key societal indicators and measures gleaned…

Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has said that UEFA’s decision to decline a request to illuminate the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours is wrong and should be overturned. Senator Wall said: “Sports fans throughout the world will be disappointed to see that UEFA has heeded the calls of Hungary in its decision not to light…

Kelly called for CPO of site at St Vincent’s in 2017. Labour Leader and spokesperson on Health Alan Kelly has called on Government to commit to a rigid timeline to resolving the long running saga over the new National Maternity Hospital, ensuring that the hospital will be built on public land. Speaking today, Deputy Kelly…

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to outline its plans to protect victims of domestic abuse and ensure their access to safe accommodation. Responding to figures released from Women’s Aid today highlighting a 43% increase in women reporting domestic abuse during the pandemic, Senator Bacik said that action must be taken to…