News – The Labour PartyAs Dubliners get ready to head to our coasts to celebrate the sunny Bank Holiday weekend, Labour Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik has called on the government to make good on its commitment to her and to pass the Dublin Bay Bill. Deputy Bacik tabled the Dublin…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader and spokesperson on Climate, Ivana Bacik TD, said today that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report showing Ireland is on course to fall short of its 2030 climate targets by a large margin provides further proof that the government is kicking the can on climate action. Deputy Bacik said:…

News – The Labour Party Historically low unemployment rate must not dupe Government into false assurances about working conditions. Labour Party spokesperson on Workers’ Rights Marie Sherlock has said news today that Ireland has recorded the lowest ever level of unemployment must not dupe Government into false sense of assurance about working conditions in this…

News – The Labour Party Calls for autism friendly parks Urgent need to invest in public toilets Labour Dublin Bay North TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and local area representatives Ali Field and Shane Folan have called on Government to have a vision for community spaces like St Anne’s Park. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “It’s really…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill would end no-fault evictions Questioning Government in the Dáil today, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik demanded that Government move on Labour’s Renters’ Rights legislation to protect renters by ending no fault evictions. Deputy Bacik said: “It beggars belief that Government have sat on their…

News – The Labour Party Government has a duty to legislate Labour Senator and Oireachtas Health Member Annie Hoey has described the current provision of abortion care in Ireland as shambolic. Senator Hoey said: “We need to act now and legislate for the changes that are needed to the provision of abortion care in Ireland….

News – The Labour Party Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill 2021 would restrict no-fault evictions to help keep renters in their homes. Labour’s Homeless Families Bill 2017 would ensure that the rights of children are prioritised by authorities in the allocation of accommodation for homeless families. Labour Leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD said today…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of Census data showing the diminishing number of people identifying themselves as Catholic, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for a Citizens’ Assembly to be convened to address religious control of the education system. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Fewer people identify themselves as being members of…