News – The Labour PartyGovernment’s decision to put work first and children second in the new National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is a fundamental misunderstanding of disadvantage, said Labour Senator Marie Sherlock. Calling for Government to make immediate changes to the NCS, Senator Sherlock said no child should be excluded from the care and stability that…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking following reports of increased violent crime and anti-social behaviour in Dublin’s South Inner City and other local areas, Labour TD for Dublin Bay South, Deputy Ivana Bacik, has called for the Government, local authorities and local Gardai to take meaningful and effective actions to ensure greater public safety. Deputy Bacik…

News – The Labour PartyLabour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the 5% increase in the recommended Living Wage reflects the five wasted years of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil housing policy. Reiterating the need to ensure that work always pays, Senator Sherlock said government must stop kite flying about the future of work and introduce…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said until the government legislates to ensure that purpose built student accommodation can’t be changed, the student accommodation crisis will not abate. Responding to the circular published by the Department, Senator Moynihan said enacting Labour’s bill to protect student accommodation should be prioritised without delay. Senator…

News – The Labour PartyRaising the public’s concerns about the looming energy crisis, Labour leader Alan Kelly has asked the Taoiseach to guarantee that ordinary people won’t have to pick up the tab for poor planning. Deputy Kelly said that Government must commit to protecting vulnerable people against the increased cost of living in Ireland…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Dublin Central Senator Marie Sherlock has called for an urgent review into the operations of the Dublin Fire Brigade service as staff shortages remain. Highlighting the concerns of communities and staff, Senator Sherlock said there is a need for better workforce planning within the service. Senator Sherlock said: “There is…

News – The Labour PartyMarking International Safe Abortion Day, Labour TD Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to ensure that the upcoming review of legislation regulating the provision of abortion services allows for access to free, safe, legal and accessible terminations for everyone who needs one. Deputy Bacik said: “Today is an opportunity for…

News – The Labour PartyLabour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said the clear lack of communication and consultation with families at the centre of the CUMH inquiry points to a larger systems failure within the health service. Speaking today Deputy Smith said that these bereaved families deserve to understand what led to these decisions being made…