News – The Labour PartyLeader of the Labour Party and Chairperson of the Gender Equality Committee Ivana Bacik TD has welcomed the affirmation by An Taoiseach of the Government’s commitment to hold a referendum on recommendations 1-3 of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality to delete sexist language from the Constitution, recognise a more inclusive…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Workers Rights, Senator Marie Sherlock has today (Wednesday, 12th October) said that the amount of workers stuck on the minimum wage for four or more years is utterly shocking and insisted that Government can show a lead by paying all state employees a living wage now, not by…

News – The Labour Party Taoiseach unable to answer questions regarding licensees Raising the operation of the renters tax credit with An Taoiseach today, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik called for clarity as to who qualifies for the benefit. Deputy Bacik said people who have renting on the basis of a licence rather than a standard…

News – The Labour Party• Dáil will debate Labour motion demanding pay rise for Section 39 care workers on Wednesday Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said rather than a grant bridging the gap for people, as proposed by the Tánaiste last week in response to questioning by Labour leader Ivana Bacik, Section 39 workers must…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the Focus Ireland report published today which highlights the failings in housing policy, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said it’s time for government to right the wrongs of this year’s budget. Without an emergency eviction ban and a time-limited rent freeze, Senator Moynihan said homelessness will continue to rise….

News – The Labour PartyLabour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has today (Monday, 10th October) on World Mental Health Day urged the government to take a lead in ending the stigma surrounding mental health by introducing a Mental Health funding grant of €20 per pupil in schools, and to adequately resource Child & Adolescent Mental Health…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD has today (Monday, 10th October) paid tribute to Billy Kyne and extended her sympathies to his family, friends, Waterford Labour comrades, and former colleagues on Waterford County Council and Dungarvan Town Council. Deputy Bacik said: “Billy was a dedicated public representative who gave all his…

News – The Labour Party Sherlock says this good news is all too rare Time for govt strategy for artists’ workspaces Labour Dublin Central Senator Marie Sherlock has welcomed the news that Phibsborough Tower has become available as a new space for artists affected by the Richmond Road Studio closure in July. Highlighting the importance…