News – The Labour PartyWelcoming the passage of the Safe Access Zone legislation through the Seanad, Labour Senator and health committee member Annie Hoey has said the delay in implementing legislation to protect women accessing abortion services highlights the ground that still must be made for women’s reproductive healthcare in Ireland. Senator Hoey said: “Today…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the Locked Out report published by the Simon Community today, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on the Minister to set out a timeline for an increase in HAP supports for the most vulnerable in the housing market. Senator Moynihan said: “HAP limits have not been revised since…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Arts spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock, Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Costello and Dublin City Councillors Jane Horgan Jones and Declan Meenagh have called on the Government and Dublin City Council to step up supports for artistic workspaces amid eviction threats against a successful, not-for-profit arts studio in North Dublin City….

News – The Labour Party VAT windfall must be returned to those who need it most High time VAT on energy and fuel bills is cut Good Exchequer returns alone will not heat homes Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has said that the government’s excuses for delays in bringing forward cuts to VAT on energy…

News – The Labour Party IPCC report highlights need for robust transport infrastructure Labour Kildare South Senator Mark Wall has questioned government’s commitment to making meaningful change for commuters under pressure from the rising cost of living. With runaway costs in food, energy and housing, Senator Wall said the failure of government to tackle transport…

News – The Labour PartyLabour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has said that pay rises across the economy are needed now and that wage increases must form a major part of the solution to combat the spiralling cost of living. Deputy Nash said: “We all know wages are struggling to keep up with inflation.  Despite pay…

News – The Labour PartyIt has been an honour to listen to President Zelensky speak today. I want to pay tribute to his immense courage and bravery. I also want to pay special tribute to the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko, for her steadfast advocacy on behalf of her country. Ambassador, as the brutal…

News – The Labour Party         Labour pledges support for real and immediate national effort Labour Party Leader, Ivana Bacik, has today (Monday, 4th April) said that the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on mitigation confirmed that time is running out to save the planet and that meeting Paris Agreement…