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Latest news and press releases from our public reps are below.

Government’s haphazard approach to rental sector must end now

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has called on the Government to end the stop start approach to managing the eviction ban put in place in recognition of the impact of the pandemic on employment. Speaking today, Senator Moynihan urged the Government to use the current state of play in the…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan
16 March 2021

Post office network central to protecting towns and communities all over Ireland

News – The Labour PartySpeaking during a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications Networks, Labour communications spokesperson Deputy Duncan Smith urged the Government to take a long term, strategic approach to the post office network. Noting the extraordinary role played by post office workers throughout the pandemic, Deputy Smith said that…

16 March 2021

Fast-track citizenship for frontline workers this St. Patrick’s Day

News – The Labour PartyMarking St Patrick’s Day, Labour spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik has urged Government to extend a ‘céad míle fáilte’ and fast-track Irish citizenship for the many non-national frontline workers who have been the backbone of our health system throughout the past year. During the pandemic, non-EU…

Ivana Bacik TD
16 March 2021

Labour Doorstep – 2:30pm at Leinster House Plinth

News – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available on the Leinster House plinth at 2:30pm today, Tuesday 16th March to speak about the need to address the rise of the far right in Ireland and other issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare…

Labour Trade Unionists
16 March 2021

Take an Irish Stand on St Patrick’s Day

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for Ireland to take an ‘Irish Stand’ against racism this St. Patrick’s Day. As virtual events are held across the world to celebrate the Irish diaspora, this ‘Irish Stand’ against racism is to show solidarity with immigrants everywhere. It also comes at a very…

15 March 2021

Labour calls on Government to publish details of abortion legislation review

News – The Labour PartyAs reports continue that women and pregnant people are still travelling abroad for abortion and healthcare services, Senator Annie Hoey has called on Government to publish the terms of reference of its review of the operation of the legislation. Senator Hoey also called on Government to review the inequalities in the…

Senator Annie Hoey image
15 March 2021

Almost half of women have problems accessing or affording period products

News – The Labour Party 73% use period products for longer than advised 41% have missed work or school due to period 60% reported increased difficulty in accessing period products due to pandemic Research carried out by Labour Senator Rebecca Moynihan has found that 46% of people have had problems accessing or affording period products….

Senator Rebecca Moynihan
14 March 2021

We need to build a society that is reflective of the lived experience of all people

News – The Labour PartyIn light of the overwhelming response of women to the tragic murder of Sarah Everard, the Labour Party has reiterated it’s call for the extension of the purple flags initiative throughout all local authorities. In advance of the Citizens’ Assembly meeting on the topic of Gender Equality this weekend, Labour Leader…

13 March 2021

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