Time for a State apology for survivors Labour leader Ivana Bacik has urged the Minister for Health to engage with thalidomide survivors. Deputy Bacik said: “Thalidomide survivors need justice. They have called for a State apology and a proper compensation package and I would urge the Minister to expedite the engagement process with survivors. “The…

Labour marks 10th Anniversary of the opening of Rosie Hackett Bridge In order to break down barriers to trade union access in Ireland, overhaul of Unfair Dismissals Act and other legislation is necessary. Clear need to penalise egregious employer behaviour – current unfair dismissals legislation does not provide for that and only provides for a…

Labour leader and TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik has welcomed the EPA report that 97% of designated bathing locations met or exceeded the minimum standard. However, Deputy Bacik said that the failure of Sandymount Strand to meet the quality test should urge the enactment of a Dublin Bay Taskforce, as proposed in Labour’s…

Government must get updated advice from Attorney General Labour’s Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on Government to get updated advice from the Attorney General in light of the escalating conflict in Palestine. Speaking at Leader’s Questions today, Deputy Bacik highlighted the solidarity shown by communities across Ireland with the people of Palestine and underscored…

Labour’s Transport Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD criticised the Government for its lack of urgent action on road safety, despite not opposing Labour’s Dáil motion today. Deputy Smith said “Years of positive road safety trends are being reversed, and we are far past the time for working groups and mere expressions of concern. We need urgent…

Local authorities need support for cycle lanes. Labour Leader Deputy Ivana Bacik is calling for immediate action to enhance road safety across Ireland. With National Bike Week underway, the focus is on empowering local authorities to improve cycle lanes and ensuring the safety of all road users. Deputy Bacik said: “It is imperative that we…

Labour’s Transport Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD is calling for Government support ahead of Labour’s Private Members Motion in the Dáil, urging an immediate increase in funds to repair damaged road surfaces. Extreme winter weather conditions and the climate crisis have worsened an already dire situation across the country’s roads. Deputy Smith said, “While we welcome…

Attempts to lean on the independent statutory body is Fine Gael’s ‘we’ve had enough of experts’ moment Labour’s Enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash TD today condemned Fine Gael’s attempt to slow the rate of increase for the national minimum wage by influencing the Low Pay Commission (LPC), an independent statutory body. Deputy Nash said: “The LPC…