The figures published today by the Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) are deeply concerning said Labour Seanad Leader Ivana Bacik, commending the RCNI on their work, and calling for enhanced funding to ensure that centres can provide the services needed for survivors. Senator Bacik said: “The publication today by RCNI is timely and illustrates the…

Delayed cabinet meeting means new regulations left until last minute. Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on the Government to provide certainty for renters today on how long the ban on evictions and rent increases will be extended for, and clarify that an incorporeal cabinet meeting will be held later today in order to…

Commenting on the passing of Ruth Morrissey, Labour Leader, Alan Kelly TD, said: “I want to offer my condolences and those of the Labour Party to the family and friends of Ruth Morrissey who has passed away after a difficult battle with cancer. “Ruth and her family have shown so much bravery in the eyes…

Mandatory airport testing for visitors from Covid-19 hotspots needed. Clarity needed on whether Irish people are deemed ok to travel to Green list. With the Government due to publish a list of green list locations on Monday, Labour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith said the announcement must clarify if they agree with Irish people travelling to…

With hundreds of thousands of workers unlikely to be back in work by the end of August it would be absolutely disgraceful not to extend the ban on evictions and rent increases until at least the end of year said Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan, as it will directly contribute to an increase in homelessness….

Reports of a ‘major constitutional row’ over Government plans to extend the current rent freeze and the ban on evictions is deeply worrying said Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan, saying it indicated that there will be no certainty for renters for the rest of this year, and that a political decision is needed to protect…

  Ministers must be accountable to the Dáil but deliberately withheld answer on Leaving Cert.   The Minister for Education must address the Dáil on Tuesday over the three week delay in issuing Leaving Cert results according to Labour Education Spokesperson Aodhán O Ríordáin, and her reasons for hiding this from TDs yesterday which breached…

The decision to delay the issuing of Leaving Cert results by more than three weeks until September 7th will adversely affect incoming 1st year students according to Labour Spokesperson on Further, Higher Education, Innovation and Research Senator Annie Hoey. Senator Hoey said: “The decision to delay the issuing of results leaves many serious questions unanswered…