News – The Labour Party Labour urges Government to support passage of Labour’s Reproductive Health Leave Bill A Living Income needed to combat scourge of low pay for women In advance of International Women’s Day tomorrow (Wednesday, March 8th), Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called on the Government to support Labour’s bill to…

News – The Labour Party• Government must extend eviction moratorium • Tenant in situ scheme must be ramped up • Public homes must come on stream • Homeless Families Bill must be passed In the Dáil today, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD challenged the Government for its decision not to retain the eviction moratorium. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson Aodhan Ó Ríordáin has welcomed the announcement of a scoping inquiry into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The hundreds of people making allegations of abuse have suffered greatly in silence for many decades. It is beyond words, the pain they must feel….

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said the dithering by Government on the eviction ban highlights Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s failure to tackle the housing crisis. Deputy Bacik said: “A fundamental change of approach is necessary at local and national level to tackle the failures in housing. An eviction…

News – The Labour PartyLabour sports spokesperson Mark Wall said government must do more to end the scourge of referee abuse during sporting events. Following an alleged attack on a GAA umpire at the weekend, Senator Wall said that without officials, games simply will not go ahead. Senator Wall said: “It’s crazy to think that…

News – The Labour Party Labour Leader and Chairperson of the cross-party Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality calls for action on the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality. Proposed constitutional changes include: Obliging the State to support care, both within the home and in the wider community. Removal of sexist language from…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has urged Cabinet to fully consider the potential positive impact of extending the eviction ban. With Ireland reaching the shameful figure of 1,609 families without a home in January, Deputy Bacik said government must take regard of the public good when considering the legal…

News – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said the provisional garda crime figures published today showing an increase in crime highlights the worrying extent of the crime problem in Ireland, and the utter failure of Fine Gael to deliver on its promise to make our communities safer. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “These…