Labour health and transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has expressed his solidarity with all working in the capital in extraordinary difficult circumstances. Deputy Smith said: “I want to express solidarity with all frontline workers that keep our city safe and moving who last night were subject to vicious rioting, intimidation and violence. “To see the scenes…

Across the country, we are all lost for words this evening. Nothing can convey in strong enough terms how much we all – across communities – are sending strength and hope for a full recovery to those who have been attacked, to their families, friends – and to witnesses too. Every parent is holding their…

Labour justice and education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has expressed his solidarity with all those impacted by the reported attack at Parnell Square today. “This is a deeply traumatic and shocking incident. Our thoughts are with everyone caught up in this event and the school community that has been impacted. “It appears that staff and…

Labour Party Leader, Deputy Ivana Bacik, expressed concern in response to the recent announcement that Government plans to end the Triple Lock.  Deputy Bacik said,  “Government has no mandate for making any changes to the Triple Lock and certainly not to seek the removal of the requirement for UN approval for Irish peacekeeping missions.  “There…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan, Labour spokesperson on Climate, is urgently calling upon the government to enforce the right to repair clothing. “It is high time Government steps in to enforce policies that empower consumers and hold corporations accountable for their role in environmental degradation. “In the midst of Black Friday and the heightened consumption frenzy, we…

Need for actual implementation, rather than another report left gathering dust.  Labour’s Defence spokesperson, Senator Mark Wall, has welcomed the release of the Government’s Detailed Implementation Plan for the Irish Defence Forces.  Senator Wall said: “I welcome the Government’s Detailed Implementation Plan for the Irish Defence Forces. However, what truly matters at this stage is…

Senator Mark Wall, Labour Representative for Kildare South, expressed deep concern and urgency in response to Pfizer’s recent announcement of 100 job losses at its Newbridge plant.  Senator Wall said “The devastating news of 100 job losses at Pfizer’s Newbridge plant is a tremendous blow to the hardworking individuals and families in Newbridge. This announcement…

Reacting to the leaked draft of the Government’s legislative panacea plan to protect renters, Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik said the delayed measure will not help the majority of renters. Deputy Bacik said: “This measure was announced back in March following the announcement of the lifting of the eviction ban – yet apparently…