Housing policy must reflect the needs of single people  Welcoming the publication of the CSO’s first Life at Home survey results, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said that all housing policy must be based on the lived experience and needs of the people, not profits of investors. Noting the key societal indicators and measures gleaned…

Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has said that UEFA’s decision to decline a request to illuminate the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours is wrong and should be overturned. Senator Wall said: “Sports fans throughout the world will be disappointed to see that UEFA has heeded the calls of Hungary in its decision not to light…

Kelly called for CPO of site at St Vincent’s in 2017. Labour Leader and spokesperson on Health Alan Kelly has called on Government to commit to a rigid timeline to resolving the long running saga over the new National Maternity Hospital, ensuring that the hospital will be built on public land. Speaking today, Deputy Kelly…

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to outline its plans to protect victims of domestic abuse and ensure their access to safe accommodation. Responding to figures released from Women’s Aid today highlighting a 43% increase in women reporting domestic abuse during the pandemic, Senator Bacik said that action must be taken to…

Speaking after the release of ESRI research on the impact of Covid-19 income supports on the Irish welfare system, Labour Party spokesperson on employment affairs Senator Marie Sherlock said that the Government must ensure that the winding-down of the PUP and EWSS benefits do not result in further ‘scarring’ effects for women and younger workers….

Labour Party leader Alan Kelly and Foreign Affairs spokesperson Brendan Howlin will be available to speak to media on the plinth at 11.30am today Tuesday 22nd June on the new National Maternity Hospital and issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Labour reps. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11.30am, Tuesday 22nd June. For…

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for an end to the obfuscation tactics currently employed by Government on the new National Maternity Hospital. Speaking today, Senator Bacik said that the new hospital simply must be in full public ownership, and the Government must outline its plans to achieve that for women and their families. At…

Ivana Bacik, the Labour Party candidate in the Dublin Bay South bye-election, today spoke of her vision for radical reform of community care as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. Setting out a bold agenda for maternity care, childcare, and elder care, Ivana Bacik said, “As we emerge from the pandemic returning to the way…