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Bacik calls on all parties to sign up to cross-party motion in support of South African ICJ case

News – The Labour PartyToday, 17th January, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on Leaders of all political parties and groupings in Dáil Éireann to work together and sign up to a cross-party motion, drafted by Sadaka, which would resolve to conduct an assessment for the purpose of Article I of the Genocide Convention…

Ivana Bacik TD
17 January 2024

EU Greenwashing Directive must be swiftly made Irish Law

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Climate spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has today welcomed news that the European Parliament has overwhelmingly passed the EU Directive to ban misleading environmental claims on products. Senator Moynihan said: “Under the Directive, deceptive practices such as labelling products as “environmentally friendly,” “natural,” or “biodegradable” without concrete evidence will be banned….

Senator Rebecca Moynihan
17 January 2024

Government opts against providing for Labour’s pregnancy loss leave proposal

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…

Ivana Bacik TD
17 January 2024

Urgent culture change in Defence Forces Required

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…

17 January 2024

Retirement age 60 for new Garda recruits who join aged 50

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…

16 January 2024

Labour calls for legal right to flexible work

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…

Senator Annie Hoey image
15 January 2024

Housing Commission report must be published this week

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…

Ivana Bacik TD
15 January 2024

Garda recruitment age latest distraction

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…

15 January 2024

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