Labour Party Leader, Deputy Ivana Bacik, expressed concern in response to the recent announcement that Government plans to end the Triple Lock.  Deputy Bacik said,  “Government has no mandate for making any changes to the Triple Lock and certainly not to seek the removal of the requirement for UN approval for Irish peacekeeping missions.  “There…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan, Labour spokesperson on Climate, is urgently calling upon the government to enforce the right to repair clothing. “It is high time Government steps in to enforce policies that empower consumers and hold corporations accountable for their role in environmental degradation. “In the midst of Black Friday and the heightened consumption frenzy, we…

Need for actual implementation, rather than another report left gathering dust.  Labour’s Defence spokesperson, Senator Mark Wall, has welcomed the release of the Government’s Detailed Implementation Plan for the Irish Defence Forces.  Senator Wall said: “I welcome the Government’s Detailed Implementation Plan for the Irish Defence Forces. However, what truly matters at this stage is…

Senator Mark Wall, Labour Representative for Kildare South, expressed deep concern and urgency in response to Pfizer’s recent announcement of 100 job losses at its Newbridge plant.  Senator Wall said “The devastating news of 100 job losses at Pfizer’s Newbridge plant is a tremendous blow to the hardworking individuals and families in Newbridge. This announcement…

Reacting to the leaked draft of the Government’s legislative panacea plan to protect renters, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said the delayed measure will not help the majority of renters. Deputy Bacik said: “This measure was announced back in March following the announcement of the lifting of the eviction ban – yet apparently…

Government still have no vacancy database Local authorities must have greater CPO powers Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has said the vacant home tax is an ineffective policy measure. Government must revisit the vacant home tax exemptions and introduce more effective measures to tackle vacancy. Deputy Bacik said: “The figures on the vacant…

Labour’s health spokesperson Duncan Smith TD, has called on the Government to provide the flu injection to all for free, this comes following reports of low flu vaccine uptake this year. Deputy Smith said: “The Government cannot hide behind the excuse that cost is a barrier here. Government’s decision to not offer the flu vaccine…

Speaking today in response to reports that the Gender Equality Referendum is likely to proceed in March 2024, Deputy Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to provide clarity on the proposed wording. Deputy Bacik said: “I welcome the announcement that a date is being proposed at last for this long-awaited referendum to replace the…