Statutory inquiry into Defence Force culture must be up and running before Oireachtas recess Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called on Government to outline the protections in place across State institutions to prevent institutional abuse, such as that exposed by the Women of Honour in the Defence Forces. During Leaders’ Questions, Deputy Bacik said the…

Calls for end to 3 day wait period Establishment of an Oireachtas committee would be wasteful Labour Senator and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee Annie Hoey has demanded immediate publication of the review of Ireland’s abortion law. Senator Hoey said the foot dragging on reviewing the operation of abortion services in Ireland continues to…

Labour defence spokesperson Mark Wall said the review into the culture of gender-based violence, harassment and bullying in the Defence Forces is devastating and demands immediate and profound changes within the Forces. Senator Wall said: “Firstly, I want to reiterate my praise to the Women of Honour who bravely came forward to tell RTÉ’s Katie…

Calls on all members of Dáil Éireann to vote to extend the eviction ban Urges fast-tracking of Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill 2021 to tackle inequities for tenants Speaking in advance of a Labour Party motion of no confidence in this Government over persistent and consistent failures in housing, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik…

Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has demanded Government be more ambitious in its proposed regulation of the gambling sector in Ireland, calling for a full ban of gambling advertisements. With Red C polling in the Business Post showing clear public support for such a measure, Senator Wall said a ban on ads is the right…

Labour leader and climate spokesperson Ivana Bacik has urged Government to consider the introduction of a climate ticket to lower Ireland’s carbon emissions. As Ireland’s emissions continue to rise, Deputy Bacik said there is no time to waste. Radical change must be implemented. Deputy Bacik said: “Rather than making meaningful change, Minister Eamon Ryan is…

Friends and Comrades; I stand here this evening in Cork to share my vision, a Labour vision, for Ireland’s future. I do so as Leader of a Party that has delivered real change; Change that has transformed people’s lives. Tackled inequalities, made Ireland a better place. But we can do more, we must do more….

Comrades, friends Failte mór o chroí go comdháil Pairtí an Lucht Oibre. It is a great honour to address you this evening While Dublin is now very much my home, I must tell you that as a proud Corkonian, I’m really thrilled that we are having our conference here in Cork, for the first time…