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…

News – The Labour Party Dáil will debate Labour motion re Pay Rise for Community and Voluntary Sector workers on Wednesday (12th October) at 10am Section 39 care workers for people with disabilities, older persons or who require mental health supports deserve a pay rise Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said it’s time that workers…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said it’s high time that Government implement an emergency eviction ban. While the Minister is questioning the Attorney General on the possibility of such a measure which was introduced and worked well during Covid, Senator Moynihan said rather than delay tactics, the eviction ban needs to…

News – The Labour PartyThe delivery of 578 public homes in St. Michael’s Estate will be transformative for people in Dublin 8, said Labour Councillor Darragh Moriarty. Welcoming the formal lodging of planning for the regeneration of St. Michael’s Estate, Cllr Moriarty said projects like St. Michael’s will be vital in giving people an opportunity…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said no renter should be pushed out of their home this winter. Reiterating Labour’s call for an emergency eviction ban, Senator Moynihan said renters should be kept in their home even if their landlord is selling a property. Senator Moynihan said: “Renters are deeply concerned about…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Workers Rights, Senator Marie Sherlock has today (Wednesday 5th October) warmly welcomed the work of the High-Level Group on Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations and said the ball is now firmly in the Government’s court to implement the very clear, incisive and landmark recommendations. Senator Sherlock said: “Labour…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik TD has said that introducing statutory domestic violence leave is one of a range of supports that should be available to victims of domestic, sexual or gender based violence. Speaking this morning, Deputy Bacik said that stronger workplace supports are necessary, not only to protect victims and…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has demanded government revisit the education measures announced in last week’s Budget and make education genuinely free. Responding to a survey published by the CSO today, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said the cost of living crisis is compounding financial strain for families with children in school….