News – The Labour Party Apparent u-turn on the Taoiseach’s commitment to a November referendum This afternoon, Ivana Bacik TD, Labour Party Leader and Chairperson of the Gender Equality Committee, challenged the Tánaiste on the Government’s apparent slippage in ambition on gender equality. Deputy Bacik said: “From the suffrage movement to the campaign to repeal…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking following the conclusion of Labour’s motion to increase investment in domestic football, Deputy Ged Nash said it was an historic day for the game in Ireland. Deputy Nash said: “It’s a huge win that Government supported the Labour Party motion to invest in and support Irish football. Let’s now translate…

News – The Labour Party Sinister tactics of the EPP must be called out Where is the Just Transition Commission? Responding to the European Parliament vote for the Nature Restoration Law this morning, Labour Leader and Spokesperson for Climate, Ivana Bacik TD, has called for decisive and inclusive action on the climate and biodiversity emergencies….

News – The Labour Party Minister O’Brien confirms no plans to reintroduce annual eviction ban Government platitudes on targets conceal overall lack of ambition A housing emergency was declared almost five years ago – where are the emergency measures? Today, 11th July, following the publication of the Housing for All progress update for Q2 2023,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for cross-party support ahead of a Labour Party motion on the future of football funding in Ireland. Tomorrow at 10am, the Dáil will debate the Labour Party’s call to invest in domestic football, including a call to increase the Betting Levy by 3% in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has expressed concern about new delays in introduction of rights for renters. Deputy Bacik said: “Reports this morning suggest that the range of hastily compiled measures for renters announced when the eviction ban was lifted will now not be implemented until the autumn –…

News – The Labour Party Attitude to “talent” and contractors must change Labour’s Media Spokesperson Marie Sherlock has welcomed the decisive action by incoming Director General Kevin Bakhurst but said that there is a long road ahead to ensuring that RTÉ comes through this crisis as a stronger public service broadcaster with fairer working conditions….

News – The Labour Party Government must stop dragging its feet on regulating the industry Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has urged Government to take a brave stance and call for an outright ban on gambling ads as gambling legislation is set to be debated in the Justice Committee this week. Senator Wall said: “In…