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…

News – The Labour Party Unclear why sale of State share must take place now Money from sale must be ringfenced for home building Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has said the Minister for Finance must explain in clear terms why he has decided to sell the State’s shareholding in Bank of Ireland at this…

News – The Labour Party Acquiring entire site should be pursued in absence of engagement. Government need leverage if we are to secure ownership of NMH site. Raising the latest developments on the future of the National Maternity Hospital at Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly welcomed that the Taoiseach did…

News – The Labour PartyLabour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall has called on the Minister for Sport to outline a strategy for women in sport. Bbuilding on the momentum of the 20×20 campaign to increase female participation in sport, Senator Wall said great progress has been made but work must continue. Highlighting the recent UN…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on equality Senator Ivana Bacik has welcomed news that the Government will commence a review of existing equality legislation, with the aim of combatting discrimination and promoting equality and with a view to expanding the recognised discriminatory grounds to include socio-economic status. Senator Bacik said: “It is hugely welcome…