Labour’s environment spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan was reacting to reports that EU scientists have found that 2023 was the hottest year on record, globally and in Ireland. The pressing need for immediate reforms in transportation, housing, and agriculture has led to a call for a radical shift in policy. Senator Moynihan said: “The confirmed reports…

Speaking at the press conference of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign today, Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on Government to support the South African case against Israel at the International Court of Justice: Deputy Bacik said ”The scale of destruction that the people of Gaza are suffering is horrific. The action being taken…

Garda resignations 50% higher than 2022 and just over six times higher than the number recorded in 2016. Fine Gael is responsible for this collapse in Garda frontline numbers Labour Justice Spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has expressed grave concern over the recent surge in Garda resignations in 2023. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The surge…

The ship is a unique reminder of our industrial and naval heritage. Department of Defence must commit to long term funding to preserve the ship. Give the LÉ Eithne a new mission as an educational and recruitment tool for the Naval Service. Labour Defence and Tourism spokesperson Mark Wall has called on the Tánaiste to…

Responding to the November homelessness figures issued by the Housing Department today, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has described the record-breaking figures as an indictment of government housing policy. Deputy Bacik said, “While many seek to use the New Year to turn over a new leaf, November’s homelessness figures underscore the reality…

Labour leader and Dublin Bay South TD Ivana Bacik has called for her Dublin Bay Authority legislation to be enacted in order to ensure improved water quality for swimmers and other local residents around the Dublin Bay area. With thousands expected to take to the sea over the Christmas week and on Christmas Day in…

Labour Justice spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD is once again calling on the Government to implement much-needed injection centres. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said  “Eight years ago to the day I got cabinet approval to legislate for Ireland’s first Medically Supervised Injection Facility. And we’re still waiting. The conservative coalition are burying their heads in the…

Divergence from the wording produced through the extensive consultation process of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality and Special Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality Speaking on Government legislation to call a referendum on constitutional recognition and definitions of ‘care’ and the ‘family’, Labour Leader and former Chairperson of the Special Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality…