News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has said that this Government must urgently act to restore trust in the justice system for victims and survivors of domestic violence, following deeply troubling revelations about the treatment of former Garda Margaret Loftus, raised by Deputy Bacik in the Dáil today. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions,…

News – The Labour PartyAn historic bill aimed at protecting the future of the Boyne River which Labour Deputy Ged Nash said would not only ensure a bright future for the Boyne but serve as an example as to how to manage our precious water courses, across the country, will be debated in the Dail tomorrow,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Kildare South Mark Wall has expressed his concern at the failure of this Government to grasp the crisis facing commuters on our roads following a Labour Party Dáil motion. Government amendments tabled to the Labour Party motion failed to address a right to remote work. The Labour Party…

News – The Labour Party Medical Council Report paints picture of basic admin errors and IT risk. Serious questions on the moving of almost 4,000 staff and the dramatic move from paper to electronic health records. Serious questions from recruitment at CHI. Does Minister have confidence in CHI’s capacity to relocate? Labour’s health spokesperson Marie…

News – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has urged the Transport Minister to instigate a safety review into dazzling LED headlights in Ireland. Deputy Ahern said: “New LED lights, and those with high intensity discharge (HID), provide greater brightness for road users at night, but the brightness levels of some of these…

News – The Labour Party Legal certainty needed with amnesty on historic Carer tax bills. Rules applying to the Home Carer Tax Credit should be amended to exempt Carer Allowance income and include single people. Carer’s save State over €20 billion annually. Labour Social Protection spokesperson Mark Wall TD has today called on the Ministers…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has today warned that Government is leaving workers and households dangerously exposed to a potential global economic downturn, as she challenged the Taoiseach in the Dáil to take seriously the growing instability caused by US President Donald Trump’s trade threats and attacks on international norms. Speaking…

News – The Labour PartyChairperson of the Oireachtas Media Committee and Labour TD Alan Kelly has welcomed news that Government will address legal gaps and loopholes to address AI generated sexual abuse imagery. Deputy Kelly said: “It’s welcome that the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Ministers for AI and Justice are heeding the caution issued by the Labour…