News – The Labour Party Sherlock says without full pay, domestic violence leave is destined to fail those who need it most. Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said tonight (Wednesday, 1st March) that unless domestic violence leave is introduced at a full rate of pay, it will fail those who need it most. Speaking…

News – The Labour PartyLouth Labour TD, Ged Nash says the announcement of Paypal’s intention to let 62 staff in its Louth & Dublin operations go and its plans close its Dundalk offices on the 31st March is a “hammer blow” for its workers and the region’s economy. Deputy Nash spoke with PayPal Executives this…

News – The Labour PartyA Labour TD has slammed Electric Ireland for failing to pass on a reduction in energy bills for businesses to ordinary householders at a time when more and more families are sinking into energy poverty. Electric Ireland is reducing its prices to businesses by an average of 10 per cent but…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Mark Wall has said it’s past time to end the blanket ban on pets in rented accommodation. The Dogs Trust has reported an 80% surge over the past three years in people having to give up their pets as they cannot be homed in rented spaces. Senator Wall said…

News – The Labour Party Calls for Minister to appear before Education Committee  Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said Minister Foley was right to reverse her decision on changes to the Leaving Cert. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “I welcome the Minister’s acknowledgement that it was wrong to make huge changes to the Leaving Cert…

News – The Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik said parties must prioritise women’s participation in politics In advance of International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Labour Party has today (Tuesday, February 28th) launched its annual Sign Up a Sister recruitment campaign to encourage more women into politics. Launching the campaign, Labour leader Ivana Bacik…

News – The Labour PartyLabour health spokesperson, Duncan Smith has today (Monday 27th February) called for a full public inquiry into the State’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and said it must be constituted without any further unnecessary delays. Deputy Smith said: “Professor Martin Cormican’s comments will certainly inspire plenty of reaction from anyone interested…

News – The Labour Party Calls for Seanad Debate on community resources Marking eating disorder awareness week, Labour Senator and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee Annie Hoey has demanded action from social media giants against harmful diet content. Senator Hoey said the rise in people seeking treatment for eating disorders, particularly post pandemic, demands…