News – The Labour Party Fuel Allowance means-test threshold must be increased and half rate payment introduced. Responding to the ESRI report showing almost a third of households in the State are experiencing energy poverty, Labour Social Protection spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD said it confirmed the Labour Party call for a reformed fuel allowance system…

News – The Labour PartyAs the reckless and bullish behaviour of the British government continues, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said everything must be done to ensure no hard border on the island of Ireland. Bacik said the attempt to override the Northern Ireland protocol amounts to a breach of international law and will undermine the…

News – The Labour PartyGovernment pushing Living Wage commitment beyond lifetime of its term in office is unacceptable Labour employment and workers’ rights spokesperson, Marie Sherlock has today (Tuesday, 14th June) sharply criticised Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar over meek proposals to introduce a Living Wage in Ireland on a phased basis…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD has condemned the publication by the British government of legislation to unilaterally override the Northern Ireland protocol as reckless and dangerous. Deputy Bacik said: “The proposed legislation to override the Northern Ireland protocol published today by the British Government amounts to a breach of international…

News – The Labour Party Why is this amendment being sneaked in at the last minute? Why did FG and the Greens agree to this stroke? Amendments brings us back to days of up to €1million super draws Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has called on the Housing Minister to pull his last minute amendment…

News – The Labour PartyToday, Thursday 9th June, Irish Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD met with British Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer MP in Dublin on the occasion of his first official visit to Ireland in his capacity as Party Leader. Deputy Bacik said: “Today, on the occasion of his first official visit to Ireland…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today at the National Women’s Council AGM on the care economy, Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD spoke about her work as chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality – the committee established late last year to consider how best to implement the 45 recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on employment and workers’ rights, Marie Sherlock, has today (8th June) said the shockingly low uptake of “free hot desks” to support remote working is down to the Government’s failure to take remote working seriously and legislating for a right to flexible work. Senator Sherlock said: “The Government…