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Sherlock calls on all persons to mark Workers’ Memorial Day

News – The Labour PartyMarking International Workers’ Memorial Day, Labour spokesperson for employment affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock said: “Every year on this date, we remember those who have died or have become injured or ill in the course of their employment. This year’s remembrance takes on an added significance with large numbers of workers here…

28 April 2021

Building strong communities goes beyond bricks and mortar

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has said that she is concerned that the sudden decision to end the Digital Hub Development Agency in the Liberties. Senator Moynihan said: “This is a blow to the Dublin 8 community and I’m disappointed by this sudden decision. We need clarification on the community…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan
28 April 2021

Government should rename Affordable Housing Bill the Market Discount Bill

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has said the Government continues to rely on failed market metrics for its housing policy. By voting down a Labour Party amendment to link affordable rental to income, Government show their true colours when it comes to affordable housing. Senator Moynihan said: “The whole purpose…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan
27 April 2021

Bacik calls for National Autism Empowerment Strategy

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today at the launch of the Labour Party motion calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy, Senator Ivana Bacik said: “Our Labour motion addresses a number of key issues for autistic people, adults and children. It raises in particular the need to tackle the lengthy delays experienced by many parents seeking…

Ivana Bacik TD
27 April 2021

Government spending on autism intervention wait lists pales in comparison to spending on Big Four consultancies

News – The Labour PartyLaunching Labour’s motion calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy, Labour TD Seán Sherlock said it is time for Government to start prioritising children – starting with the horrendous wait times for the assessment of needs. While €7.8 million has been pledged to lower the HSE waiting lists for children and…

Seán Sherlock TD
27 April 2021

Labour Party call for National Autism Empowerment Strategy

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will table a motion in the Dáil this Thursday calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy. In recognition that the special interests and strengths of autistic people are a vital part of our communities and society, and that we lose out when their unique insight, experience and contribution…

27 April 2021

More bins less blame – communities need to be properly equipped for a summer at home

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Mark Wall has called for a common sense approach to tackle increased littering throughout the country. Local Councils must be empowered to prosecute littering and illegal dumping which will serve as a deterrent, but the public must have access to better facilities to dispose of their waste. As the…

27 April 2021

Full investigation required into the treatment of children within direct provision centres

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has said she is appalled by the findings of the report of the Children’s Ombudsman into the treatment of children within the direct provision system, and has urged the Minister to conduct a full investigation into the treatment of children within direct provision centres throughout the country….

Ivana Bacik TD
27 April 2021

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