News – The Labour Party Pay and conditions must be addressed to resolve recruitment crisis Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for a taskforce on violence against Gardaí to address the increase in attacks against members of the force. Speaking today, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said there are also legislative changes needed to update…

News – The Labour Party Child Benefit payment delayed until June is completely inexplicable says Nash   Labour finance spokesperson has today (Tuesday, 21st February) sharply criticised the Government for failing to get to grips with the cost of living crisis and said the cost of living package is too little too late for hard…

News – The Labour Party Labour urges passing of its Housing (Homeless Families) Bill Reiterates calls for eviction ban Labour Senator Mark Wall has expressed concern at the persistent failure of government to act on the housing crisis. In advance of the mini-Budget due to be announced tomorrow, Senator Wall said not enough homes are…

News – The Labour PartyLabour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has condemned the Tunisian government for its expulsion of trade union leader Esther Lynch following a protest against a clamp down on trade union rights. Senator Sherlock said: “I am horrified at the shocking news that Esther Lynch was forcibly expelled from Tunisia over her…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator and Oireachtas Health Committee member Annie Hoey has demanded the publication of the review into the operation of Ireland’s abortion laws. Senator Hoey said that a range of barriers remain in place for people who need access to abortion. Urgent change is needed. Senator Hoey said: “Despite the vote…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Alan Kelly TD paid tribute to the late campaigner Vicky Phelan as the Patient Safety Bill passed through the Dáil last night (Wednesday, February 15th). Marking this step in the legislation, Deputy Kelly extended his thanks to Lorraine Walsh, Stephen Teap and the 221+ Group for their work campaigning for…

News – The Labour PartyQuestioning the Tánaiste in the Dáil today, Labour leader and climate spokesperson Ivana Bacik called on government to adopt Labour’s proposal of a €9 climate ticket as part of next week’s mini-Budget package. Deputy Bacik said this Government’s approach to climate action is strong on rhetoric but week on delivery and…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for further education, Annie Hoey has today (Wednesday, 15th February) called on the Government to establish a fair pay scale for all adult education tutors. Senator Hoey said: “The union’s call to regularise the employment of Adult Education Tutors (approximately 3,500 nationally) is long overdue. The Government needs to…