News – The Labour PartyLabour defence spokesperson Mark Wall has expressed his concern at the continued recruitment and retention crisis in the Defence Forces. Senator Wall said: “It is deeply concerning, but unfortunately not at all surprising, to learn that the number of personnel leaving the Defence Forces last year was more than double the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has demanded that the Minister for Education step up and address runaway back to school costs, as a Barnardos survey finds that 24% of secondary school parents said they had to take out a loan or borrow money to meet the return to school costs….

News – The Labour Party Government focus must be on tackling causes of thuggery on our streets Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said: “Extending the Garda overtime budget and bringing 48 new recruits into the inner city is welcome but the reality is that in the North Central Metropolitan area is that An Garda Síochana is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Annie Hoey has expressed her concern at the latest homeless report published by the Department of Housing today. Senator Hoey said: “There has been an explosion in homelessness since Leo Varadkar resumed his role as Taoiseach. Despite plenty of handwringing and press conferences, the stark reality is over 12,600…

News – The Labour PartyToday’s publication of the Census of Population 2022 Profile on Housing in Ireland underscores the Government’s unpreparedness to deal with the compounding crisis for people looking for a safe, secure and affordable home, according to Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD. Deputy Bacik said: “Every person has a right…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader and Climate Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has echoed the sentiments of the Climate Change Advisory Council, which published its annual review for 2023, and which has described Government climate policies as unacceptable, given the existential threat of climate change to society. Deputy Bacik said, “The Climate Change Advisory Council…

News – The Labour Party Essential that reproductive leave is also legislated for. Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has welcomed the progress at last on publicly funded fertility treatment but said she had serious concerns about the criteria that will apply and reiterated her call for paid reproductive leave. Senator Sherlock said: “The confirmation today that…

News – The Labour PartyOn behalf of the Labour Party, Ivana Bacik TD has extended her sympathy to the family and friends of former Senator Billy Cashin following his death at the age of 85. Deputy Bacik said: “Billy Cashin was a proud and longstanding stalwart of our Party over many decades, and on behalf…