Govt must progress Labour’s bill to provide paid time off for reproductive health matters Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged Government to provide clarity to all hoping to make use of the publicly funded IVF programme introduced by Government in Budget 2023. Senator Sherlock said her office has been inundated with queries from…

Labour Enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash has called on the CCPC to investigate potential price gouging in supermarkets as the cost of food continues to rise alongside the profits of multinational corporation. Deputy Nash called on Government to use its powers under the 2007 Consumer Protection Act to intervene and examine the setting of price caps…

Labour Senator and Oireachtas Health Committee member Annie Hoey said period poverty continues to be a very real issue for Irish women that demands attention. Senator Hoey said: “We know that period poverty is a real issue for many women and girls living in Ireland. While Government committed €1.5 million in 2022 and 2023 to…

Reissues call to publish all advice given to Government on lifting eviction ban Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has condemned Government’s sustained lack of ambition and failure to meet housing targets. Deputy Bacik said the delivery of 7,433 social houses in 2022 was welcome but this figure falls far below the clear need….

Public consultation needed to hear concerns of all stakeholders including Garda Commissioner. Debate in Ireland must recognise proposals in European Parliament to ban use of Facial Recogition Technology in public spaces. Responding to reports today, Labour Justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called again on the Justice Minister to commit to standalone legislation on facial…

Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has today (Friday 14th April) expressed his thanks to the participants of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs due to commence tomorrow. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said the potential impact of this Assembly will be life changing to many people struggling with addiction. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs…

Public Consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny needed on FRT legislative proposals. Labour Justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Justice Minister to now clarify what his approach to legislating for facial recognition technology will be, and admit that he made a mistake by trying to introduce last minute amendments to the Garda Body Camera…

The Labour Party has expressed its sadness and sympathy to the family and friends of Pat Magner who sadly passed away on Monday. Over five decades he served the Labour Party in a variety of roles right up until 2006 when he retired as National Organiser. Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik said: “On behalf of…