Labour 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 stark time in Irish…

As 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 treatment of pregnant people,…

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. This can have huge long-term…

In 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 Alan Kelly highlighted the…

Labour Party Deputy Seán Sherlock welcomed the news from Minister O’Gorman’s a Joint Labour Committee for the Early Years Sector should be formed to set pay and conditions for the sector. However, Deputy Sherlock urged the Government not to drag their heels on taking action. Deputy Sherlock said: “This is great news for workers in…

Marking the one year anniversary of Ireland’s first lockdown, Labour Seanad Group Leader and Party Spokesperson for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik has reiterated Labour’s call on the Government to introduce a catch-up scheme for children in Ireland.  This scheme would provide targeted funding to address the severe impacts upon children due…

Need to guarantee current supply is protected Must ensure contracts are honoured Plan to increase manufacturing in Europe required Labour leader Alan Kelly has called on the Government to demand an EU Summit to deal with the failure in the rollout of vaccines across the European Union. Speaking in the Dáil yesterday, Deputy Kelly said…

Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has confirmed that Labour will support the Government’s Land Development Agency Bill at second stage, however significant red flags remain that Government will need to engage with opposition on. Senator Moynihan said: “The Labour Party has significant concerns regarding the detail of the LDA Bill and we want to…