Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has expressed his deep concern at the rise in contacts to Women’s Aid support services. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The Women’s Aid report published today casts a stark light on the depth and breadth of domestic violence incidents throughout the country. It’s clear that there are many structural issues…

Responding to revelations that just half of eligible renters have registered for the tax relief scheme for renters’, Labour Leader and Spokesperson for Housing Ivana Bacik TD has said that the low uptake exposes the shallowness of Government schemes which are mooted as panaceas for renters. She compared the disappointing figures with the slowness with…

Universal childcare crucial for economic equality Labour leader Ivana Bacik has criticised comments made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on cutting childcare costs. Deputy Bacik said: “The Taoiseach has poured cold water over cuts to childcare fees in Budget 2024, despite working parents crying out for financial help and support as prices continue to rise and…

Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged meaningful engagement from Government with retained firefighters in the Labour Court to avoid an all out strike on Tuesday. Senator Sherlock said: “It’s welcome news that the parties will meet in the Labour Court in Monday. There is a lot riding on the negotiations given the sheer…

Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has urged Government to progress Labour Party legislation to ban all gambling ads. Senator Wall said: “The move by the Guardian to ban gambling ads is hugely welcome and the right thing to do. “In print, broadcast, on social media, people are bombarded with gambling ads nonstop. The sheer volume…

Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has branded it as shameful that many cleaners, catering, security and other staff in public hospitals have yet to receive their pandemic bonus payment. Senator Sherlock said: “The utter disregard of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party towards low-paid workers is outrageous. It took 11 months after…

Labour TD for Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Business Committee Duncan Smith has demanded a Dáil debate to resolve the retained firefighters industrial dispute. Deputy Smith said: “SIPTU, the trade union representing retained firefighters, have issued a stark warning to Government this morning as retained firefighters will begin to resign from the service from…

Labour Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has urged swift Government action following an anticipated mass resignation of retained firefighters. Deputy Sherlock said: “SIPTU, the trade union representing retained firefighters, have issued a very stark warning to Government about potential mass resignations of firefighters due to the failure of Minister O’Brien to come forward with constructive…