Labour legislation would compel orders to contribute in full to redress scheme Bacik welcomes Taoiseach’s commitment to refer Bill to Attorney General Labour leader Ivana Bacik has urged the Government to enact Labour’s Bill that would ensure religious orders are compelled to contribute in full to redress schemes for survivors of abuse. Questioning the Taoiseach…

As child benefit is not paid in the month a child is born, Labour Wexford Cllr George Lawlor has pointed out that babies born in December will be excluded from the Budget Child Benefit Bonanza, and called on the government to fix this and give Christmas babies a boost. Cllr Lawlor said: “The government has…

Labour’s Health Spokesperson, Duncan Smith TD, speaking in the Dáil had condemned Government’s Budget  2025 as a cynical attempt to buy votes, while neglecting critical areas that require urgent attention. Deputy Smith said: “This budget might seem like it’s covering all bases, but if you’re a child waiting for a place in a class for…

*** Check against delivery *** Ceann Comhairle, the Ireland of 2024 is a country of winners and losers. A country of contrasts. Of contradictions. A paradox of plenty. Record corporation tax receipts but record numbers of our citizens without a home The highest number of people ever at work, yet one in five workers subsist on…

March for Choice 2024: 12:30 on September 28th at Dáil Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey has called for renewed urgency in reforming Ireland’s abortion laws ahead of the March for Choice, taking place on Saturday, September 28th at 12:30 pm outside the Dáil. Senator Hoey said: “This year’s march comes at a critical time, as the…

Labour Leader and Spokesperson on Housing, Ivana Bacik TD, has condemned the Government’s failure to address Ireland’s housing crisis, following the publication of the most recent homeless figures which show 14,486 people are now living in emergency accommodation, and including a devastating 4,419 children. Bacik reiterated Labour’s commitment to protecting renters and ending homelessness, as…

Tax relief on sports club and gym fees to boost health and well-being Labour’s Spokesperson on Sport, Senator Mark Wall, has called for decisive action on the cost of living crisis as part of Labour’s Alternative Budget. One of the key measures proposed is the introduction of tax relief on sports club and gym fees…

Labour commits to over €1.1bn in new health spending Major investments in community and primary care, and mental health care Workforce planning strategy to value healthcare workers Labour’s Health Spokesperson, Duncan Smith TD, speaking in advance of the launch of the Labour Party’s Alternative Budget for 2025, with a comprehensive plan to fix Ireland’s struggling…