News – The Labour Party New legislation is on the horizon for vulnerable renters Cork Labour Senator Laura Harmon has welcomed today’s passing of legislation through the Seanad to criminalise sex-for-rent arrangements, describing it as another step towards protecting vulnerable renters and a significant step towards tackling exploitation in Ireland’s housing crisis. With legislation having…

News – The Labour PartyLabour MEP for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union must produce real, measurable progress on housing, after European Council President António Costa placed the issue at the centre of his address at Wednesday’s opening ceremony in Dublin Castle. Costa told the ceremony…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Rob O’Donoghue TD has urged Government to ensure that Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union delivers tangible benefits for people struggling with the cost of living, while protecting food security and Ireland’s farming sector. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Deputy O’Donoghue said the Presidency presents a unique opportunity…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has expressed deep concern following reports that TikTok could cut around 300 jobs from its Irish operation.  Deputy Lawlor renewed Labour’s call for the introduction of a short-term work scheme to provide income security for workers facing temporary layoffs or economic shocks.   Deputy Lawlor…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD today called on the Government to urgently guarantee a school place for every child with special educational needs ahead of September, after raising the issue directly with the Taoiseach during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil. Deputy Bacik said families are entering the summer holidays facing deep…

News – The Labour Party Nearly 1,900 women were turned away from domestic violence services over a six month period Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on the Government to urgently expand domestic violence refuge capacity following the publication this morning of new data showing that almost 1,900 women were turned away from frontline…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party is aware of a typo that appeared on a webpage regarding the timeline around Cllr Helen Ogbu seeking asylum in Ireland. We received a media inquiry on this matter on Friday afternoon after 3pm, at a time when Cllr Ogbu was away at a family wedding. Once the…

News – The Labour Party Over five years since Labour introduced law to provide 20 days leave for early pregnancy loss and 10 days to attend fertility treatments. Labour has secured commitment to detailed pre-legislative scrutiny of proposals at Enterprise Committee and a public consultation. Minister should commit to progressing Labour Bill to ensure swifter…