News – The Labour Party 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartyIvana 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock said it is simply unacceptable that the Rotunda hospital did not receive the full funding it sought last year to update equipment. Praising the care provided by the staff at the maternity hospital, Senator Sherlock said women and their families deserve better. Senator Sherlock said:…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to reports that the alcohol licenses of pubs and restaurants do not cover the consumption of alcohol in temporary areas, Labour Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin called on the government to confirm if emergency legislation is now required, adding that discretion is not a viable solution for the hospitality sector. Deputy…