News – The Labour PartyLabour’s workers’ rights spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove has slammed the Government’s failure to guarantee a 2026 roll-out of the living wage, following confirmation by Minister Jack Chambers that the timeline for increases “may be extended”. The revelation, made during comments on trade tensions, has sparked outrage as some 195,000 minimum wage…

News – The Labour PartyLabour arts, media and culture spokesperson Rob O’Donoghue TD has criticised Government’s decision to delay a levy on streaming services like Netflix, warning it risks undermining support for Irish content. Deputy O’Donoghue said: “Let’s be honest, these changes to broadcasting law are about avoiding conflict with US tech giants, not protecting…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has today criticised the Government’s failure to properly empower the Land Development Agency (LDA), following the publication of its report which identifies 102 publicly owned sites across Ireland that could deliver between 11,000 and 71,000 homes. Deputy Sheehan said: “Today’s report confirms what we’ve long…

News – The Labour Party Systems failure led to improper and unethical treatment of children. It is a gross mistake to dismiss the issue as the failing of a single surgeon. Difficult to have confidence in the board given that it is tasked with having to manage two of the most significant projects our health…

News – The Labour Party Government stalls increase in paid sick leave Labour’s Workers’ Rights spokesperson, Senator Nessa Cosgrove, has criticised the Government’s decision to stall plans to increase paid sick leave for workers from five days to seven. This proposal, set to be discussed in Cabinet today, represents a significant setback for workers’ rights…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s justice spokesperson Alan Kelly has expressed his surprise at the extension of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris’s contract. Deputy Kelly said: “Since taking on the justice brief, I have been shocked but not surprised by the level of mismanagement within An Garda Síochána. Under Harris’s helm, the force is in a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik has urged Government to progress Labour’s Civil Liability (Child Sexual Abuse Proceedings Unincorporated Bodies of Persons) Bill 2024 which would enable the state to compel religious orders to pay redress to survivors of mother and baby homes. Deputy Bacik said: “I note Minister Norma Foley’s calls on…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has today called for Minister of Education Helen McEntee to pause the introduction of Leaving Certificate reform. The reforms are set to come into place this September. Deputy Kenny said: “Every teaching group and union is calling for the reforms to be paused, along with…