News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour Party 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartyOur 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…

News – The Labour PartyCelebrating 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…

News – The Labour Party 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Annie Hoey has called on the Minister for Health to provide a detailed outline on his plans to increase dedicated beds and specialised services for people living with eating disorders. Referencing comments made by Mr Justice Peter Kelly that inadequate services are forcing people to travel for treatment, Senator…

News – The Labour Party National AED app would have potential to save lives Community First Responders vital resource State should consider a repair and upkeep scheme for defibs Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has called on the Minister for Sport to urgently develop a national app with a register of all defibrillators in the…