News – The Labour PartyOur candidate for the Dublin Bay South by-election Senator Ivana Bacik will lodge her nomination papers on Wednesday morning, 23rd June with the Dublin City Returning Officer at 54 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2. Ivana will be joined by Labour Leader Alan Kelly, and former TD for the area Ruairi Quinn…

News – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has said any support for the aviation sector must be tied to staving of job losses. Questioning Aer Lingus’ CEO Lynn Embleton in committee today, Deputy Smith outlined best practice in the aviation industry across the EU where both jobs and airlines have been successfully protected…

News – The Labour Party Housing policy must reflect the needs of single people  Welcoming the publication of the CSO’s first Life at Home survey results, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said that all housing policy must be based on the lived experience and needs of the people, not profits of investors. Noting the key…

News – The Labour PartyLabour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has said that UEFA’s decision to decline a request to illuminate the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours is wrong and should be overturned. Senator Wall said: “Sports fans throughout the world will be disappointed to see that UEFA has heeded the calls of Hungary in its…

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,…