Labour’s Climate spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan, voiced serious concerns over the environmental consequences of the fast, disposable fashion industry following Oxfam’s latest research, which found 26% of individuals intend to purchase novelty Christmas clothing that will likely see minimal wear. Senator Moynihan said: “Oxfam’s findings emphasise the urgent need for comprehensive action to address the…

Labour Party leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik will table amendments to the Planning and Development Bill to address any potential for abuse of the judicial review system by professional litigants. Deputy Bacik said: “In recent times we have become increasingly aware of concerns around abuses of the planning system by ‘professional litigants’. “We know…

On the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Deputy Duncan Smith, Labour’s Health Spokesperson, calls on Government to act, highlighting their failure in supporting the most vulnerable members of our society. Deputy Smith said: “Government’s Budget 2024 was a staggering display of disregard for the needs of persons with disabilities. A lack…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan, Labour’s Climate spokesperson, has expressed concern over the regressive steps taken by Government by cutting grants for residential solar panels. Senator Moynihan said: “It is astounding that at a time when we are acutely aware, as highlighted by the Climate Change Advisory Council, of our looming shortfall in achieving the 2030 emissions…

– Where is the ‘use it or lose it’ clause to stop developers from sitting on land? Speaking on the Planning and Development Bill 2023 in the Dáil this evening, Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has criticised the government for introducing a planning reform that appears to favour developers and speculators, at…

Speaking in advance of World AIDs Day (December 1st), Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has called on the Government to increase their effort to combat HIV and AIDs. Deputy Smith said: “World AIDs Day has been held on 1st December each year since 1988 and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the…

Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has condemned this Government for failing protect renters and failing to enact Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill. Deputy Bacik said the failure to enforce the rules around Rental Pressure Zones (RPZs) illustrates the lack of concern in Government for those on the hard edge of the housing crisis. Deputy…

Labour’s Reproductive Leave Bill needs to go before the Dáil Workers’ deserve leave when it matters most Labour’s workers’ rights spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock, has welcomed the passing of Labour’s Reproductive Leave Bill in the Seanad tonight. Senator Sherlock said: “This ground-breaking Bill, initially introduced in 2021, represents a pivotal step toward recognising and addressing…