News – The Labour Party Public consultation needed to hear concerns of all stakeholders including Garda Commissioner. Debate in Ireland must recognise proposals in European Parliament to ban use of Facial Recogition Technology in public spaces. Responding to reports today, Labour Justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called again on the Justice Minister to commit…

News – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has today (Friday 14th April) expressed his thanks to the participants of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs due to commence tomorrow. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said the potential impact of this Assembly will be life changing to many people struggling with addiction. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The…

News – The Labour Party Public Consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny needed on FRT legislative proposals. Labour Justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Justice Minister to now clarify what his approach to legislating for facial recognition technology will be, and admit that he made a mistake by trying to introduce last minute amendments…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has expressed its sadness and sympathy to the family and friends of Pat Magner who sadly passed away on Monday. Over five decades he served the Labour Party in a variety of roles right up until 2006 when he retired as National Organiser. Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik…

News – The Labour PartyMarking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Labour Leader and Spokesperson for Northern Ireland Ivana Bacik TD has restated her party’s commitment to supporting restoration of the Stormont institutions, and to promoting peace and collaboration on the island of Ireland. Deputy Bacik said, “25 years since the historic Good…

News – The Labour Party Must roll out flexible work to all now, after review of Bill in three years. Restrictive nature of Bill is against the principle of flexibility for all. Noting the signing of the Work Life Balance Bill into law by President Higgins, Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said all workers must…

News – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has urged Minister Harris to ensure a widespread use of speed cameras across the country this Bank Holiday weekend. As people head off to visit family and friends over the coming days, Deputy Smith reiterated the importance of caution while driving. Deputy Smith said: “2022 was…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has condemned Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien for a chronic failure to address the housing crisis. Following news that the Department failed to spend €1 billion of money which should have been allocated to housing delivery over the past three years, Deputy Bacik called for…