Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has expressed immense concern at reports that half of women’s refuges across the country are almost full. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Alarm bells must be ringing in the Department of Justice following reports that many women’s refuge centres across the country are full. “Last June, the Justice Minister announced…

Speaking after oral questions with the Minister for Housing, Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD has called for Government to put an end to the “endless parade of meaningless figures”, and to update its Housing for All plan in light of a continued failure to reach its self-prescribed targets. Deputy Bacik called for an updated assessment…

Speaking following a cross-party briefing with Equality for Children and LGBT Ireland, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called for urgent legislative reform to ensure that the children of same-sex couples are treated equally before the law. Deputy Bacik said: “At this afternoon’s briefing, I was moved to hear from LGBT+ parents of the real-life…

Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has strongly criticised the Minister for Education Norma Foley for missing a real opportunity to stamp out elitism in schools. Deputy O’Ríordáin urged the Government to stop can kicking on Labour’s amendment to the Education (Admissions to Schools) Act. He said: “Since January, myself and my Labour colleagues have…

Taoiseach confirmed to Deputy Bacik that a new clinical lead will be appointed, but still no timeline Speaking in relation to comments made in reply to her by the Taoiseach, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has said that a greater sense of urgency is needed to address the serious shortcomings in the delivery of care…

Labour arts spokesperson Marie Sherlock has extended congratulations to the cast and crew of Banshees of Inisherin, An Cailin Ciuin and An Irish Goodbye for their Oscar nominations announced today. Senator Sherlock said that the 14 total nods for Irish nominees should serve to highlight the value of investing in the arts in Ireland. Senator…

Nash calls for money to be returned to Michael Stone immediately Labour finance and public expenditure and reform spokesperson Ged Nash has today (Tuesday 24th January) said it is clear that Minister Paschal Donohue has broken the electoral rules not once, but twice and called on the Minister to make a clean break from the…

Labour spokesperson on Further and Higher Education Senator Annie Hoey has called for the Department of Education to roll out LGBTQ+ training for all members of school communities nationwide. Senator Hoey said: “There has been much discourse in recent months on the role that schools play in supporting students in discovering their personal and sexual…