News – The Labour Party Lansdowne Road, Croke Park and other regional sports grounds must be designated under the legislation Labour enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said lessons must be learned from the Ireland v Portugal ticket fiasco. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Despite the efforts by government to end ticket scalping, it’s clear that…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s reproductive health leave bill would provide 20 days leave in the event of an early miscarriage Cabinet appointments must be on a 50:50 principle Maternity leave for politicians still lacking Speaking in advance of The Good Summit at Trinity College Dublin, Labour Dublin Bay South TD Ivana Bacik has called on…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has urged the Minister for Education to intervene in the substitute teacher crisis and amend the substitute supply panel to provide greater flexibility for teachers and schools. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said the crisis schools face is as a result of a lack of proactive intervention…

News – The Labour PartyLabour climate spokesperson Ivana Bacik has welcomed the publication of carbon budgets but said the devil will be in the detail. Ahead of COP meeting this week, Deputy Bacik said a step change is required and government must work hard to provide clarity for people on the additional measures announced. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s climate spokesperson Ivana Bacik said today that the EPA report showing Ireland’s slowing of emission reductions provides further proof that the government is kicking the can on climate action. Questioning Minister Ryan in the Dáil yesterday, Deputy Bacik called on the Minster to explain the lack of urgency, and in…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the day that nightlife finally re-opens on a mass scale, Labour’s Arts and Culture spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock wished all revellers, owners and workers in night clubs, bars and restaurants well. However, she encouraged revellers to remain respectful towards workers as places reopen without precise guidelines. Senator Sherlock said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour arts and culture spokesperson Marie Sherlock said that research published today confirms concerns about widespread harassment and bullying in the Arts sector. Commenting on the Speak Up report commissioned by the Irish Theatre Institute as part of the its Dignity in the Workplace Initiative, Senator Sherlock said the scale of…

News – The Labour PartyWelcoming the establishment of an independent Gambling Regulatory Authority, Labour Senator Mark Wall said the Authority must be empowered to protect players and anyone suffering from a gambling problem. Calling on the government to fast-track the appointment of a regulator before 2023, Senator Wall said today marks a step in the…