Labour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Deputy Brendan Howlin, has condemned outright the shocking scenes of violence and death in Gaza. Deputy Howlin said: “The ongoing conflict in Gaza is a humanitarian tragedy that demands urgent attention and action from the international community. The escalation of violence, resulting in the loss of innocent lives, including children and…

Labour children and social welfare spokesperson Seán Sherlock said this Government is failing to tackle child poverty head on. Deputy Sherlock said: “According to the UNICEF, Ireland’s child poverty rate has dropped by 19% between 2014-2021 which is welcome, but it can be no excuse for Government to rest on their laurels, with a shocking…

Speaking in the Dáil today, Labour justice spokesperson said Fine Gael and the Government at large have further exposed their ignorance when it comes to justice. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “There is clearly a classist attitude endemic in Fine Gael. The rhetoric from Fine Gael and its conservative coalition partners in these last 12 days…

In response to the publication of the November exchequer figures, Labour’s Finance & Enterprise Spokesperson Ged Nash TD said: “We were being conditioned by government to expect bad news. It is without doubt good news for our country that the recent slide in Corporation Tax returns has been reversed. “However, we cannot be in any way…

Cutting off access for 30% of older people is a mistake Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has urged the GAA to rethink its decision to put matches behind paywalls. Senator Wall said: “It’s a shame that the GAA has decided to put so many matches behind a paywall again this year. It’s bad for the…

Labour’s Climate spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan, voiced serious concerns over the environmental consequences of the fast, disposable fashion industry following Oxfam’s latest research, which found 26% of individuals intend to purchase novelty Christmas clothing that will likely see minimal wear. Senator Moynihan said: “Oxfam’s findings emphasise the urgent need for comprehensive action to address the…

Labour Party leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik will table amendments to the Planning and Development Bill to address any potential for abuse of the judicial review system by professional litigants. Deputy Bacik said: “In recent times we have become increasingly aware of concerns around abuses of the planning system by ‘professional litigants’. “We know…

On the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Deputy Duncan Smith, Labour’s Health Spokesperson, calls on Government to act, highlighting their failure in supporting the most vulnerable members of our society. Deputy Smith said: “Government’s Budget 2024 was a staggering display of disregard for the needs of persons with disabilities. A lack…