Labour TD Seán Sherlock has said the announcement by the World Health Organisation that it will review the potential risks of microplastics in bottled water highlights the importance of progressing Labour’s Prohibition of Microplastics Bill through the Oireachtas. Deputy Sherlock said: “I welcome this announcement by the World Health Organisation that it is to review…

Labour Party spokesperson on Community Arts, Councillor Rebecca Moynihan has expressed disappointment in the closure of Filmbase. Councillor Moynihan said: “It’s a sad day for the film-making community in Ireland due to the closure of Filmbase in Temple Bar after thirty-two years. “Hundreds if not thousands of young Irish creatives have learned and honed their…

Responding to reports of continued delays and severe overcrowding on the Luas line, Labour Transport spokesperson Senator Kevin Humphreys has backed calls for Luas operator Transdev to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee. Senator Humphreys said: “We are now three months in since the launch of the Luas Cross City line and problems that have…

Labour Party spokesperson on the Arts, Joan Burton TD has expressed sadness on the passing of piper, Liam O’Flynn.  Deputy Burton said: “I’m very sad to hear of the passing of Liam O’Flynn, one of the greatest pipers of all time. “Liam O’Flynn was a tremendous ambassador for music in Ireland and around the world…

Ahead of his Irish Stand event, Labour Party Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has condemned the Taoiseach for extending an invitation to Donald Trump to visit Ireland. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s intended invitation to President Donald Trump to visit Ireland is an insult to the immigrant story of the Irish on the eve…

Labour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has expressed concern that new apartment guidelines will further squeeze out families, couples and others struggling to find homes in the current housing crisis. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “From an initial review of the new apartment construction regulations it seems builders and developers will have the most to gain. “By…

Labour Party Equality spokesperson, Councillor Deirdre Kingston, has called on TUSLA to provide emergency funding to help clear counselling waiting lists for victims of sexual violence. Councillor Kingston said: “Figures released by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre have shown that victims of sexual violence are waiting over a year to receive counselling because of such…

Labour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on Trinity College Dublin to reverse the decision to introduce a fee of €450 to repeat exams. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The outrageous decision by Trinity College Dublin to introduce a high fee of €450 to repeat exams will price many students out of college….