News – The Labour Party Prospect of economic crunch demands robust planning by Government Labour spokesperson on workers rights Marie Sherlock said protecting work and livelihoods must be at the core of government strategy this winter. With recent announcements by major employers, coupled with today’s significant downward assessment by Ibec on the Irish economy next…

News – The Labour Party Labour amendments would provide 20 days leave for early miscarriage and 10 days for fertility treatments Labour leader Ivana Bacik said employers must recognise the need for time off work after early miscarriage. Calling for the inclusion of Labour amendments to provide 20 days paid time off work in the…

News – The Labour PartyThe recent report in the Irish Examiner (https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40995341.html)  showing traffic levels in Cork have reached pre-pandemic levels shows we need to up our game on public transport reliability but more crucially, see a structural change that allows changes to be made locally and stop relying on Dublin, writes Cork City Labour…

News – The Labour PartyIn advance of the march to remember Savita Halappanavar, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said that urgent changes are needed to Ireland’s abortion laws. Deputy Bacik said: “10 years on from her tragic death, we will all remember Savita Halappanavar this weekend. Savita’s death tragically highlighted the need for repeal of the…

News – The Labour PartyWith fresh elections expected in the North, Labour Party Leader and spokesperson on Northern Ireland Ivana Bacik TD has called on the Irish government to advocate for assembly reform to break the veto on the restoration of a power-sharing executive. Deputy Bacik said: “On Thursday at Leader’s Questions I raised with…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said local authorities must be empowered by government to protect anyone else from falling into homelessness this winter. With homelessness up 29.5%, Senator Moynihan said it’s time for government to take radical action to deal with the housing disaster. Senator Moynihan said: “It’s a national disgrace…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Tipperary, Alan Kelly has extended his sympathy to the family and friends of cervical check campaigner Lynsey Bennett who sadly died last night. Deputy Kelly said: “I am so sad today to hear of Lynsey’s passing at such a young age, and my thoughts are with her daughters…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today, Deputy Ivana Bacik welcomed a commitment from Minister Darragh O’Brien that his Department would introduce year-round water quality testing. This commitment was made in a response provided by the Minister to Deputy Bacik during Dail debates (Questions on Promised Legislation) on Tuesday 25th October 2022 (transcript below). The commitment…