News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for an end to the obfuscation tactics currently employed by Government on the new National Maternity Hospital. Speaking today, Senator Bacik said that the new hospital simply must be in full public ownership, and the Government must outline its plans to achieve that for women…

News – The Labour PartyIvana Bacik, the Labour Party candidate in the Dublin Bay South bye-election, today spoke of her vision for radical reform of community care as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. Setting out a bold agenda for maternity care, childcare, and elder care, Ivana Bacik said, “As we emerge from the pandemic…

News – The Labour PartyLabour employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock said it is simply unacceptable that the Rotunda hospital did not receive the full funding it sought last year to update equipment. Praising the care provided by the staff at the maternity hospital, Senator Sherlock said women and their families deserve better. Senator Sherlock said:…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to reports that the alcohol licenses of pubs and restaurants do not cover the consumption of alcohol in temporary areas, Labour Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin called on the government to confirm if emergency legislation is now required, adding that discretion is not a viable solution for the hospitality sector. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on the housing Minister to respond to the clear and urgent need for a vacant home tax. Senator Moynihan said: “Reports in this morning’s Business Post highlight once again the urgent need to introduce a vacant home tax as one tool in the armoury…

News – The Labour PartyBased on reports in the Sunday Independent that the Government’s Strategic Housing Development (SHD) process is not working, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on the Minister to introduce a use it or lose it planning provision where homes are concerned. Rather than continuing to please developers, Senator Moynihan said…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for all correspondence to be published regarding the proposed purchase of site of the new National Maternity Hospital for clarity on the matter. In light of the huge public concern, Senator Bacik said the public need clarity and transparency, and right now there are more…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for a debate on maternity healthcare and on women’s health in general in light of the continuing issues with the new National Maternity Hospital, to ensure that governance of the hospital will not be influenced by any religious doctrinal ethos. In light of the huge…