News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for employment affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock, has said the outcome of the Citizens’ Assembly deliberations is a major breakthrough in the pursuit of gender equality in Ireland. Senator Sherlock said : “The breadth of the recommendations recognise that there is so much work to be done to bring about…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has welcomed the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality today, calling it a landmark day for gender equality in Ireland. Following a year and a half of discussions, 45 recommendations have been put forward to level the playing field for men and women in Ireland….

News – The Labour PartyLabour employment affairs spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has written to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris raising deep concerns about the treatment of Debenham’s workers in Dublin yesterday. Senator Sherlock noted that Gardaí have a job to do in the balancing the rights of businesses and ensuring the safety and dignity of workers and…

News – The Labour Party Average processing time of 25 months for citizenship applications means stronger communication from Government needed Speaking upon receipt of parliamentary question responses which indicate a significant increase in wait-times for citizenship applications in 2020 and 2021, Labour Seanad Group Leader and Party Spokesperson for Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik has called…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party table a motion in the Dáil next Thursday calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy. It follows the ongoing problems faced by parents of autisitc children in accessing health and education services including assessment of needs and appropriate school places and recent revelations in the RTÉ Investigates programme….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Alan Kelly will be available on the plinth at 11.30am today, Friday 23rd April on Labour’s private members business next week and issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Alan Kelly TD. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11.30am, Friday 23rd April. For any journalists or photographers…

News – The Labour PartyLabour social protection spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD has called on the Government to provide clarity for all workers living in Direct Provision. Speaking in the Dáil today, Deputy Sherlock said there is an immediate and urgent need to provide clarity for healthcare workers. Deputy Sherlock said: “There must be clear, unambiguous…

News – The Labour Party Carbon Footprint Labelling Bill from Duncan Smith would allow people see beyond the marketing. Labour climate spokesperson Duncan Smith has called on Government to prevent any attempt by the oil and gas industry to label gas from fossil fuels as ‘green’ in the proposed new EU taxonomy. Reacting to the…