Labour’s Communications Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has strongly condemned telecoms company Eir for its mistreatment of staff, following revelations from the court hearing regarding the company’s policies on customer complaints. The court heard evidence that Eir warned employees they could face disciplinary action for adhering to statutory regulations governing customer complaints.  Deputy Smith said, “Eir’s…

6 years since Ireland voted for compassion in a crisis system still doesn’t work Barbaric treatment highlighted in RTÉ Investigates Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey was today speaking following the RTÉ investigates documentary which found the realities of Ireland’s current abortion services and gaps in the system of care which continue to cause heartache for affected…

Youngest Taoiseach must prioritise young people Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey underscores the urgency of addressing the pressing concerns for young people in Ireland, as revealed by the latest research from the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) and Ipsos. Senator Hoey said,  “The findings from the NYCI report are a stark reminder of the challenges…

Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD today condemned the worsening housing crisis highlighted in the Simon Community’s “Locked Out of the Market” report, which reveals that only 3% of private rentals are accessible to households dependent on the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). Deputy Bacik said, “This report is yet another damning indictment of the conservative coalition’s…

At the Labour Party selection convention in Galway city today, Fergal Landy currently CEO of the Family Resource Centre National Forum, was selected as our candidate for the Midlands North West constituency of the European Parliament. Fergal is also running for election to Galway County Council in the Athenry-Oranmore local electoral area. At the convention…

6 years after Ireland voted for compassion in crisis Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey has today said it is disgraceful that almost six years after the repeal of the 8th amendment, women still find themselves forced to travel to access essential healthcare services. Senator Hoey said: “The continued necessity for Irish women to travel for abortion…

Labour Councillor for the South West Inner City Darragh Moriarty has called out Simon Harris for scrapping the vote on a Dublin Mayor. Cllr Moriarty said: “Less than a week into office and this lightweight Taoiseach is already rowing back on commitments made just last Saturday. “In his decision to scrap what he perceives as…

Victory for Disability Rights Advocates Labour’s Health Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD today welcomed news of Government scrapping of the egregious Green Paper on disability services.  Deputy Smith said,  “The government’s decision to scrap the Green Paper is a step in the right direction, but it is far from the end of the road. We must…