Labour Party Senator Marie Sherlock has branded as “shameful” the ongoing, protracted delays to the development of a new school building for bunscoil Coláiste Mhuire in Parnell Square, Dublin 1. In an exchange with Minister of State Josepha Madigan, speaking on behalf of Minister Norma Foley on the floor of the Seanad this morning, Senator…

Welcoming the Minister’s proposals to tackle sexual violence and harassment in higher education, Labour spokesperson Annie Hoey said that this is a great opportunity to overhaul the culture on campuses, where safety is not always guaranteed. Senator Hoey said: “This is a really welcome step in the right direction. However, there is no point in…

Labour candidate in the Dublin Bay South bye-election, Ivana Bacik today launched a radical new vision for the protection and enhancement of Dublin Bay. Central to her proposal is a new statutory Dublin Bay Taskforce charged with preserving for future generations the distinctive character of Dublin Bay and its ecology as a coastal resource. Launching…

Labour proposed bill to reduce the cost of land Time to consider a Rent to Buy scheme Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said that it is incumbent on the Government to take action to ensure that the housing it is building on State land represents true affordability. Citing reports of a continued overheating in the…

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the Minister for Health to provide a timeline for resolving the public ownership of the new National Maternity Hospital. In the interest of transparency and clarity, the Labour Dublin Bay South by-election candidate has previously submitted FOI requests to the HSE and Department of Health in order to…

Our candidate for the Dublin Bay South by-election Senator Ivana Bacik will today outline her legislative plans for a Dublin Bay Task Force at 12pm, Monday 28th June at Sandymount Strand. What: Senator Ivana Bacik Dublin Bay Taskforce Bill launch with Dublin Bay North TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. When: 12pm, Monday 28th June. Where: Meet at…

Celebrating Dublin Pride weekend, Labour equality spokesperson Senator Ivana Bacik said that events marking the weekend should inspire reflection and renewed determination to ensure full equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Senator Bacik said: “I am looking forward to celebrating Dublin’s Digital Pride this weekend. Pride is a celebration of the…

Labour Bill would give platform workers in the gig economy access to rights and protections. Brings our employment code up to date and stamps out bogus self-employment. Allows access to information about the algorithms that decide their pay and performance. Responding the PAC report published today, Labour employment affairs spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock welcomed the…