News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartySenator 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…

News – The Labour PartySenator 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…

News – The Labour Party 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said it is beyond belief that Government will not reintroduce a winter eviction ban as homelessness rises. Deputy Bacik said: “Lifting the eviction ban was a catastrophic calculation on the part of this conservative coalition. “Storm Agnes has arrived on our shores today, the…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking during statements on Children’s Health Ireland in the Dáil today, Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said: “The Minister’s statement in the House today was utterly disappointing. He didn’t say anything today that he couldn’t have said last week when this scandal emerged. “Instead of communication and clarity, parents of the…

News – The Labour Party Labour back SIPTU, Fórsa and INMO industrial action Labour leader Ivana Bacik has condemned Government for failing to address the crisis in the community and voluntary care sector. During Leaders’ Questions today (September 26th), Deputy Bacik characterised the Taoiseach and his Government’s response to community and voluntary sector workers strike…