News – The Labour Party Reacting to news that nurses are to go on strike for 24 hours on January 30th, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on Ministers Harris and Donohoe to bring a credible proposal to the table on pay equality. Deputy Kelly said: “The decision by the INMO to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for swift action by the Minister for Health to tackle the issue of Exclusion Zones to protect vulnerable women who seek access to legal abortion services. Senator Bacik said; ”Exclusion Zones were not included in the legislation for abortion passed in December and many of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party candidate for Dublin South Central, Rebecca Moynihan, has said period poverty is a very real issue for Irish women that needs to be tackled. Councillor Moynihan said: “We know that period poverty is a real issue for many women and girls living in Ireland. In a survey conducted last…

News – The Labour Party Reacting to news that 541 people are on trolleys today, Labour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has said that high trolley numbers are a symptom of the Government and HSE being ill-prepared for predictable winter illnesses. Deputy Kelly said:  “The annual winter crisis in our hospitals is well underway…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has expressed his sadness on the death of former Mayor of Waterford and local representative Jack Walsh following a very short illness, and expressed his condolences to his family, friends and former constituents. Deputy Howlin said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the death…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on Nollaig na mBan, Labour spokesperson on Equality, Deirdre Kingston has urged the Government to finally do more to tackle the scandalous gender pay gap of 14% in 2019 as another year passes without legislative action. Cllr Kingston said: “On Nollaig na mBan, as we celebrate the enormous contribution by…

News – The Labour Party Average Dublin price of €436,787 totally out of reach Land speculation adding to prices Average national price above Gov’s own affordability threshold Labour representative for Dublin South Central, Cllr Rebecca Moynihan has slammed the Government for the lack of affordable housing in Dublin where the average new sale price is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Climate Action Sean Sherlock TD, has called on Minister Bruton to take greater action on Climate Change and support opposition party’s legislation already before the Dail.  Deputy Sherlock Said:  “I welcome the decision from Minister Bruton to reduce single-use plastics within government departments, however, it seems a meager response…