News – The Labour Party Allegation that only DG knew full picture demands investigation Labour arts, media and workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has expressed her alarm at the statement released by RTÉ this evening. Senator Sherlock said: “We are none the wiser after the publication of the statement by RTÉ as to what is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator and Oireachtas Health Committee Member Annie Hoey has welcomed the belated decision of Government to implement legislation to safeguard women attending abortion services. Senator Hoey said: “Almost five years have passed since the public voted for compassion in a crisis, and for the last five years, many women attending…

News – The Labour Party Amending the Children and Family Relationships Act will provide security when a child is sick, needs to establish citizenship or access legal documents Today (Tuesday, 27th June), the Labour Party will introduce a bill to amend the Children and Family Relationship Act 2015 to improve the protections of children of…

News – The Labour Party Labour Private Members’ Motion on July 12th in the Dáil will call for: Investment in infrastructure Greater focus on gender equality Introduce football programme at Transition Year Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has urged greater investment in the Beautiful Game. On July 12th, the Labour Party will put down a Private…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking ahead of Dublin Pride this weekend, Labour LGBTQ+ Co-Chair James Kearney said: “As we prepare for Dublin Pride this coming Saturday, we look forward to honouring this historic edition of Dublin Pride as we protest, remember, and celebrate the advancements and highlight challenges still facing members of our community. “It…

News – The Labour PartyReacting to the revelations from RTÉ today, Thursday 22nd June, Labour media spokesperson, Senator Marie Sherlock expressed alarm saying: “The details released today beggar belief. These are not small figures. It is essentially the misuse of funds equivalent to a very well paid full time job.” The apparent mis-accounting of certain…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Arts spokesperson Marie Sherlock welcomed the funding announcement by Dublin City Council, Department of Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Sport and Media and an unknown philanthropist of a combined €9m to develop 60 badly needed artist work spaces for the city. But she warned that the age-old reliance on philanthropy to support…

News – The Labour Party Gains to be made in health and wellbeing Gender equality and environmental improvements Labour Senator Annie Hoey has backed calls for a Four Day Week pilot to be rolled out in the Irish public service. Speaking following an Oireachtas briefing chaired by Senator Hoey (on Wednesday, 21st June), Senator Hoey…