News – The Labour Party Government refuses practical step to give workers guaranteed paid leave for cancer screenings Labour’s Duncan Smith TD has slammed the Government for opposing Labour’s Bill to guarantee paid leave for cancer screening appointments, describing the move as “deeply disappointing” at a time when early detection is critical to saving lives….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD has urged the public to lodge observations on the proposed Bessborough development, following confirmation during this week’s Dáil debate that an appeal submitted by Labour Cllr Peter Horgan has been validated. Deputy Bacik confirmed that she and Labour colleagues will be making formal observations and…

News – The Labour Party Tánaiste would not commit to introducing meaningful protections or doubling renters’ tax credit Labour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has called on Government to urgently introduce emergency protections for renters, including a freeze on rent increases, a moratorium on evictions, and a doubling of the renters’ tax credit, speaking at…

News – The Labour Party Labour calls on Government to introduce paid reproductive leave and follow the lead of Northern Ireland Deputy Marie Sherlock Labour’s Health spokesperson has called on Government to urgently introduce paid reproductive leave, following the announcement of miscarriage leave in Northern Ireland. Deputy Sherlock said Ireland must match and go further…

News – The Labour Party New parliamentary question finds no State plan for egg freezing Labour’s Deputy Conor Sheehan has said Government must examine a publicly funded egg freezing scheme, following a parliamentary question response confirming there are no current plans to introduce such supports. Deputy Sheehan said the absence of forward planning on fertility…

News – The Labour Party Bill will shape delivery of Metrolink and Celtic Interconnector Labour’s housing spokesperson Deputy Conor Sheehan has criticised the Government’s move to bypass pre-legislative scrutiny of the Critical Infrastructure Bill, following a vote today at the Infrastructure Committee where Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backed skipping this essential stage.  Deputy Sheehan…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s spokesperson for Energy and TD for Dublin South West Ciarán Ahern has said that the present oil and gas crisis underscores the urgent need to transition towards indigenous renewable energy. Deputy Ahern stated that while the Government’s temporary excise cuts will provide a brief reprieve to hard pressed households and…

News – The Labour Party Fossil fuel dependence hitting families, Government response falls short Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on Government to show real leadership in addressing spiralling energy costs and accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels, following exchanges with the Taoiseach in the Dáil today. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Deputy Bacik…