News – The Labour PartyLabour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has urged Government to fast-track Labour’s bill to tackle price gouging. Deputy Nash said: “According to figures published by Kantar, the cost of a basket of groceries is 16.5% higher today than it was this time last year. It’s as clear as day, the large retailers…

News – The Labour Party Record breaking number of people living in homelessness Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has demanded a reintroduction of the eviction ban following the release today of figures showing that a shocking and record breaking number – 12,259 people – are now living in homelessness. Deputy Bacik said: “Fine…

News – The Labour Party Government needs to get real on supporting working people Supporting ICTU’s call for a €2 increase in the national minimum wage, Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it is vital that the lowest paid are supported in the face of the worst cost of living crisis in forty years…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Education Spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has warmly welcomed the announcement that the Leaving certificate results will be published on the 25th of August this year. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “For the Last few years we have been highly critical of the Minister and the State Examinations commission due to the…

News – The Labour Party We need a single pay framework for Care in Ireland. Responding to comments made yesterday that care organisations face “collapse”, Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said that this must be a wake up for Government to act with urgency on the long standing issue of pay for those in…

News – The Labour Party Government concede to act on Labour Party motion Labour health and disability spokesperson Duncan Smith said Government’s response to Labour’s motion today is a rare victory for all families with children waiting for an assessment of needs. In response to a Labour Party motion in the Dáil, Minister Anne Rabbitte…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator and Oireachtas Health Committee member Annie Hoey said it is shameful that five years’ post Repeal, women are still travelling for abortion services. Senator Hoey said: “Government must trust the experts and implement changes proposed in Marie O’Shea’s review of Ireland’s abortion law. We know that many women are…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik today again urged the Taoiseach to ensure greater leadership and coordination from Government on provision of refugee accommodation. Deputy Bacik said: “Following the brutal invasion of Ukraine, Labour called for a dedicated Minister to coordinate refugee accommodation. Despite this, Government policy has remained entirely reactive, moving from…