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…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the Minister for Children’s announcement of the First 5 My Little Library Initiative, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Department of Education to extend free school books to all children in this state. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Year on year the cost of sending children back…

News – The Labour Party IPCC report once again highlights need to move to renewable energy Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called for further sanctions as Russia continues to wage its illegal and devastating war on Ukraine. Deputy Bacik said: “As the brutal Russian invasion of a democratic European country continues, reporters in Ukraine have…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock has sharply criticised the Government for failing to show a real lead on flexible and secure work practices and to properly embed pandemic gains for workers. Senator Sherlock said: “As the biggest employer in the State, the public service should be playing…

News – The Labour PartyLabour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has today (Friday, 1st April) issued a stark warning that hundreds of thousands of Ulster Bank and KBC customers could be potentially exposed to weeks of personal and business banking chaos when the two banks leave the market this year. The warning comes following an admission…

News – The Labour Party– Energy Minister must call on CRU to act to protect consumers – Labour Bill would tackle the ‘loyalty penalty’ Raising with the Minister for Energy the soaring prices for electricity and gas, Labour Enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin called on Minister Ryan to meet with the regulator and ensure every…