News – The Labour PartyLabour finance and enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash has demanded a national pay rise for all workers following an OECD report that suggests Irish households experienced a drop in living standards in 2022 as inflation overtakes pay. Deputy Nash said hardworking people are running just to stand still. Deputy Nash said: “Labour…

News – The Labour PartyLabour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has urged Government to come to the table and invest in Ireland’s National Ambulance Services (NAS). Deputy Smith said a business case must be made by the HSE urgently to address the failure to implement the reforms of the ambulance service as per the ‘Roles and…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik has urged the swift evacuation of Irish citizens from Sudan. Deputy Bacik said: “We are deeply concerned at the reports of the scale of violence and conflict in Sudan. It’s welcome that the Defence Forces will now be deployed to assist with getting Irish citizens out of…

News – The Labour PartyAs the summer season approaches and Dubliners begin to head to the coast for a swim, Labour Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik TD has called on the Minister for Housing to ‘seas the day’ and pass her Bill to protect Dublin Bay. Deputy Bacik said: “Dublin Bay…

News – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has written to the Minister for Justice calling for an independent investigation to swiftly consider matters that have come to light to the Garda Ombudsman over the last 24 hours. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Labour is calling for an independent investigation to swiftly examine matters…

News – The Labour Party Evidence clearly provided but ignored by Minister O’Brien FOIs reveal Department of Housing had sight of preliminary Q4 figures on 19th January Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has condemned Government for its decision to withhold information from the public in relation to the level of eviction notices issued,…

News – The Labour PartyMarking Earth Day 2023 (Saturday, 22nd April) Labour Senator Annie Hoey has called on the Government to ramp up Ireland’s climate action effort, and to use windfall tax receipts to ease the financial burden on people in the process. Senator Hoey said: “Earth Day is a day where we show our…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik has welcomed the news that the review into Ireland’s abortion legislation will be making significant proposals for reform of the law, and has urged Minister Donnelly to progress the recommended changes as soon as possible. Deputy Bacik said that serious concerns remain regarding the lack of availability…