News – The Labour Party Bacik to attend lunchtime protest at Russian embassy. Calls on people to contact Ministers and TDs to urge Government to expel Russian Ambassador. Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik said today (Saturday, 9th April) the horrific attack by Russian forces on civilians at Kramatorsk train station was just the latest evidence of…

News – The Labour Party EWSS ending this month. Redundancies will happen. Government must publish collective redundancies Bill without delay. Labour spokesperson on Employment and Workers Rights, Senator Marie Sherlock has today (Saturday, 9th April) said that two years on from the shocking closure of Debenhams that the government has done little to ensure no…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Further and Higher Education Senator Annie Hoey has demanded that the Minister engage with Bank of Ireland following the revelation of the winding up of the Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) loan. Senator Hoey said: “The winding up of the GEM loan by Bank of Ireland is deeply concerning….

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…