Speaking following a Dáil debate on Labour’s Bill to stamp out labour exploitation in the global supply chain, enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash said: “Labour’s Bill is about introducing transparency in how big business report on workers and human rights in their supply chain. Government did not oppose our bill which is hugely welcome, but it…

Labour launch national vacancy and dereliction campaign  The Labour Party has today, Thursday 28th September, launched its national vacancy and dereliction campaign ahead of the publication of the latest homeless figures from the Department of Housing tomorrow. Speaking at the launch, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said the lack of urgency from Government…

Labour climate spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has urged Government to introduce bloated car restriction on SUVs and other energy intensive cars in the forthcoming Budget. Senator Moynihan said: “It’s a no brainer. It’s time to tackle the car bloat in our towns and cities. The environmental evidence for introducing such measures is clear. Data from The…

Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has urged cross party support for a Labour Bill to stamp out labour exploitation and human trafficking in the global supply chain. The Labour Exploitation and Trafficking (Audit of Supply Chains) Bill would require businesses to report annually on the measures they have taken to ensure that production of the goods or…

Senator Mark Wall, Labour Party spokesperson on Defence, has expressed deep concern at reports that the Naval Service has been unable to attract trainee chefs for the first time in 30 years. Senator Wall said: “The fact that the Naval Service is unable to attract trainee chefs is a stark illustration of the recruitment and…

Senator Mark Wall has called for urgent action to address the school bus shortage in Kildare, which is impacting on students and their families. Senator Wall said: “The lack of school buses in Kildare is a serious problem that is having a real impact on students and their families. Some students are having to travel…

Budget 2024 must have a range of targeted measures for low paid workers Eviction ban must be reinstated Health, community and childcare workers must have pay addressed Labour spokesperson on workers’ rights Marie Sherlock said the time for delaying on workers’ pay is over. As the Living Wage Technical Group announces that the Living Wage,…

Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has urged the Policing Authority to intervene in the ongoing dispute over Garda rosters. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The crisis within the Gardaí over proposed changes to the roster has been rumbling on without any meaningful action from this Government. “Minister McEntee must instruct the Policing Authority to intervene…