News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader and Climate Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has echoed the sentiments of the Climate Change Advisory Council, which published its annual review for 2023, and which has described Government climate policies as unacceptable, given the existential threat of climate change to society. Deputy Bacik said, “The Climate Change Advisory Council…

News – The Labour Party Essential that reproductive leave is also legislated for. Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has welcomed the progress at last on publicly funded fertility treatment but said she had serious concerns about the criteria that will apply and reiterated her call for paid reproductive leave. Senator Sherlock said: “The confirmation today that…

News – The Labour PartyOn behalf of the Labour Party, Ivana Bacik TD has extended her sympathy to the family and friends of former Senator Billy Cashin following his death at the age of 85. Deputy Bacik said: “Billy Cashin was a proud and longstanding stalwart of our Party over many decades, and on behalf…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), which shows a widening generational housing gap, Labour Leader and Party Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has condemned the government’s failure on housing. Deputy Bacik said, “The two largest parties in government like to think of themselves as the…

News – The Labour Party Time for playing fields in each local authority municipality Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has urged clubs nationwide to take time and apply for funding under the Sports Capital Grant. Applications open Monday 17th July at 9am and remain open until Friday 8th September at 5pm. Senator Wall said: “Sporting…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil today, Labour Leader and spokesperson on housing, Ivana Bacik TD, called on the Government to take stronger action to tackle vacancy and dereliction. Deputy Bacik said: “While official figures understate the true scale of the problem, we know that nearly 200,000 homes (including seasonal holiday homes) lie…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Deputy Alan Kelly has urged Government to bring forward a referendum to end discrimination against unmarried families. Following the adjournment of the Supreme Court of the Johnny O’Meara case, Deputy Kelly said Ireland’s laws and supports must catch up with the way people live their lives. Deputy Kelly said: “I…

News – The Labour Party Reckless approach to winter homelessness displayed by Minister O’Brien Zero plans to tackle systemic housing issues Labour Senator Mark Wall has characterised the Government’s approach to housing as reckless. Speaking on the last sitting day of the Oireachtas, Senator Wall urged Government to use the summer months to put a…