We need to Stop the Stigma  Labour’s Workers’ Rights spokesperson, Senator Marie Sherlock, has today joined the Trade Union call for menstrual and menopause support in all workplaces, called ‘stop the stigma’.  The aim of the campaign is to reduce workplace stress and inequality associated with menstruation and menopause.  Senator Sherlock said:   “It is time…

Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock is urging Government to pass Labour’s Bill to provide early miscarriage and fertility leave to women in the workplace. Senator Sherlock said: “California has followed the footsteps of New Zealand and is legislating for paid time off for workers who need reproductive health care. “In March 2021, Labour published…

We need fast-tracked investment in wastewater treatment plants Labour Climate Spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has today slammed Government inaction in investment of wastewater treatment plants. This comes following an EPA report found that the equivalent of three Olympic-size swimming pools of untreated raw sewage are flowing into Ireland’s water systems every day. Senator Moynihan said….

Labour Leader Ivana Bacik has demanded an urgent response from Government following the publication of the Simon Community Report today. The “Locked out of the Market” report found just 27 properties were available to rent within the standard housing assistance payment (HAP) scheme limits in 16 highly populated areas in Ireland. Deputy Bacik said: “This…

Current housing targets now clearly are grossly inadequate We need to see provision for 1 million homes in 10 years Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has today called for more ambition from Government to build more houses and address the housing crisis. Deputy Bacik said. “We are in a housing crisis which has been exacerbated…

Labour’s Workers’ Rights spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has today expressed her support for the clerical administration workers in Tusla who have commenced industrial action today.   Senator Sherlock said: “I stand in solidarity with the clerical administration workers in Tusla who have commenced industrial action today. Tusla’s withdrawal from the Job Evaluation scheme is a…

Government must swiftly act on Assembly recommendations Labour spokesperson on Justice, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, has today called on Government to advocate for the Citizens’ Assembly Report to go to Oireachtas Justice Committee in the life time of this Dáil. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The Citizens’ Assembly has voted to adopt a health-led approach. This…

Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said Government are asleep at the wheel on housing. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Deputy Bacik said Government are not across the financial or legislative detail when it comes to housing. Deputy Bacik said: “It’s not just in health that we find gaping holes in this Government’s Budget. We…