News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson for Finance, Ged Nash has today (Friday, 11th February) supported calls from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) for its affiliates to campaign for inflation proofed pay increases to deal with the cost of living crisis. Deputy Nash said: “The pressure being put upon working people is…

News – The Labour PartyTime to look at community sports grounds Labour sport spokesperson Mark Wall has welcomed the announcement of the Sports Capital grant announced by government today. Senator Wall said: “It’s been a challenging few years for clubs and sporting organisations across the country, but the confirmation today that up to €150 million…

News – The Labour Party• Ireland needs a pay rise to avoid catastrophic fall in living standards • Mini budget needed to insulate households as inflation set to rise by 5% in 2022 • Promised Budget pledges on GP care & transport cynically wrapped up in cost-of-living bow Labour Party Spokesperson on Finance, Ged Nash…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said government’s cost of living package must include an immediate rent freeze to help people struggling to make ends meet throughout the country. Following the publication of a RED C poll on behalf of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) that reports almost half…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on sport Mark Wall said the research published by the Health Research Board needs to be a wakeup call for government to stop their tokenistic responses and take meaningful action to protect those at risk of gambling addiction. Senator Wall said: “The research published by the Health Research Board…

News – The Labour Party• Issues with pay, allowances, retention and recruitment must be addressed to deliver on Defence objectives. • Housing accommodation and healthcare key concerns for personnel as part of the overall package of supports. Labour Party spokesperson on Defence, Senator Mark Wall, has welcomed the long awaited report from the Commission on…

News – The Labour Party• SIPTU report showcases future threat to childcare due to disrespect shown to workers Speaking following the launch of research by SIPTU’s Big Start campaign today, Labour spokesperson for children Ivana Bacik TD has said the time is now for the introduction of a public childcare model. Deputy Bacik said: “The…

News – The Labour Party Time to deliver free public transport for young people Cassells Report must be implemented Labour Higher and Further Education spokesperson Annie Hoey has demanded Minister Harris develop proposals to help struggling students with the increased cost of living. Pointing to the Daft report published today outlining astronomical increases in rent,…