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…

News – The Labour Party Does Uisce Éireann have adequate resources? Labour’s Climate Spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan was today reacting to news that the European Court of Justice has declared that Ireland failed to meet obligations under an EU directive concerning safe drinking water. Senator Moynihan said: “The court’s ruling underscores the severe lapse in…

News – The Labour Party Labour proposes a dedicated departmental team for child poverty. Labour’s children’s spokesperson Deputy Séan Sherlock has expressed deep concern following the release of the State of the Nation’s Children Report which found alarming statistics in a rise in child poverty. It found in 2022,15.2% of children are now at risk…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for the Special Oireachtas Committee on Drugs to be convened immediately to finally address Ireland’s failed drug policy. Speaking following the publication of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug’s report, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said this is an opportunity to change people’s lives. Deputy Ó…

News – The Labour Party 13 Years in Government, Yet No Solutions Damp, Mould, and Health Crisis Unaddressed Labour’s Senator Rebecca Moynihan was today responding to the Taoiseach’s blaming of public sector delays for the sluggish progress on housing, including the Oliver Bond complex. Senator Moynihan said: “It’s disheartening to hear the Taoiseach’s old Fine…

News – The Labour PartyIn advance of the publication of the Housing for All progress report, Labour leader and housing spokesperson has demanded that Government publish the Housing Commission report into the true level of housing need in Ireland. Deputy Bacik said: “The Housing for All progress report will not be worth the paper it’s…