News – The Labour PartyResponding to figures published by the INMO today showing the highest level of overcrowding so far in 2022, Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said Ireland’s creaking health system will come under intense stress this winter. Deputy Smith said: “It is a national disgrace that 669 patients are without a bed in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Ivana Bacik has written to the Taoiseach today to request a briefing for Opposition Leaders on the government response to the shortage of accommodation for refugees in order to maintain cross party support and hear proposals for addressing the crisis. Deputy Bacik said: “The Labour Party is deeply…

News – The Labour Party Laws and social protection payments must be changed to protect cohabiting couples Labour demand Widow/ Widower’s Pension for surviving partner Urges Minister Humphreys to support Labour Bill Next Wednesday (26th October), Labour’s Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill will be debated in the Seanad demanding greater protection for cohabiting couples….

News – The Labour Party Collective Bargaining key to eliminating low pay Labour spokesperson for workers’ rights, Marie Sherlock has today (Thursday, 20th October) said that the appalling gap of 23% between the living wage and the minimum wage must be closed further and faster by the government. Responding to the publication of the 2023…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for workers’ rights, Marie Sherlock has today (Wednesday, 19th October) welcomed the appointment of Owen Reidy as the new General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and paid tribute to outgoing ICTU General Secretary, Patricia King. Senator Sherlock said: “I had the privilege of working closely…

News – The Labour PartyIn advance of an RTÉ Investigates programme on O’Connell Street, Labour Dublin Central Senator Marie Sherlock said the regeneration of the area as promised by developers taking over the Clery’s building remains undelivered. Without a commitment from Dublin City Council, Government and business interests to renew the area, Senator Sherlock said…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has demanded that the Minister for Education appear before the Education Committee this week to outline the reasons behind the Junior Cert results delay. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said the Minister has consistently shown massive disrespect to this group of students. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Further and Higher Education Senator Annie Hoey has reiterated Labour’s call for the abolition of student fees to make Higher Education fully publicly funded. Following the announcement of an additional payment for students in receipt of grants, Senator Hoey said we must aspire to free higher level education…