News – The Labour Party Gender Equality Committee recommends a change to article 41.3.1 to “family, including but not limited to the marital family” Labour Senator Mark Wall has welcomed recommendations by the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality chaired by Labour leader Ivana Bacik on updating the definition of family in the constitution. Senator Wall…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today at the launch of the final report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Gender Equality, ‘Unfinished Democracy’, Deputy Ivana Bacik called upon Government to commit to holding a referendum on equality in 2023, based upon the recommendations in the Committee report. Chaired by Ivana Bacik TD, the cross-party Joint…

News – The Labour PartyLabour defence spokesperson Mark Wall has extended his deep sympathies to the family of the deceased member of Óglaigh na hÉireann killed in Lebanon last night. Speaking today Senator Wall said it is a cruel reminder of the risks taken by all members of Óglaigh na hÉireann on all peace keeping…

News – The Labour Party Spin over substance and an attempt to distract from this weeks rushed legislation Draft Bill will give Ministerial power to appoint more members to An Bord Pleanála than ever before Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said the Minister for Housing is rushing through deeply problematic planning reforms without any…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the confirmation of reports that Cabinet will not approve the Climate Action Plan 2023 before the Dáil and Seanad rise, Labour Leader and Spokesperson for Climate Ivana Bacik TD has called for an end to the constant delay of climate action initiatives. Deputy Bacik said, “It feels like Groundhog…

News – The Labour Party Broader reform needed with public consultation Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said the agreed proposals from the Minister for Housing on planning reform is an effective power grab from the Department and is unnecessary. Senator Moynihan said: “We absolutely need a reform of our planning legislation but not like this….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator and Oireachtas Health Committee member Annie Hoey said influencers must do more to safeguard against the proliferation of diet culture online. In response to research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) showing a widespread failure of influencers to label content as advertising, Senator Hoey reiterated her call…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill would provide security to the over 75,000 cohabiting families in Ireland Labour Senator Mark Wall said government must commit to addressing the inequity in current social welfare systems when it comes to cohabiting couples. Following a High Court judgement in the O’Meara Case…