News – The Labour PartySpeaking today in the Front Square of Trinity College Dublin by invitation of the TCD Students’ Union at the conclusion of the students’ occupation of Trinity, Labour Senator for Dublin University Ivana Bacik welcomed the success of the campaign being organised by the students to oppose the proposed imposition of a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Seán Sherlock has said the announcement by the World Health Organisation that it will review the potential risks of microplastics in bottled water highlights the importance of progressing Labour’s Prohibition of Microplastics Bill through the Oireachtas. Deputy Sherlock said: “I welcome this announcement by the World Health Organisation that…

News – The Labour Party Labour Party spokesperson on Community Arts, Councillor Rebecca Moynihan has expressed disappointment in the closure of Filmbase. Councillor Moynihan said: “It’s a sad day for the film-making community in Ireland due to the closure of Filmbase in Temple Bar after thirty-two years. “Hundreds if not thousands of young Irish creatives…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to reports of continued delays and severe overcrowding on the Luas line, Labour Transport spokesperson Senator Kevin Humphreys has backed calls for Luas operator Transdev to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee. Senator Humphreys said: “We are now three months in since the launch of the Luas Cross City line…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on the Arts, Joan Burton TD has expressed sadness on the passing of piper, Liam O’Flynn.  Deputy Burton said: “I’m very sad to hear of the passing of Liam O’Flynn, one of the greatest pipers of all time. “Liam O’Flynn was a tremendous ambassador for music in Ireland…

News – The Labour Party Ahead of his Irish Stand event, Labour Party Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has condemned the Taoiseach for extending an invitation to Donald Trump to visit Ireland. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s intended invitation to President Donald Trump to visit Ireland is an insult to the immigrant story of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has expressed concern that new apartment guidelines will further squeeze out families, couples and others struggling to find homes in the current housing crisis. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “From an initial review of the new apartment construction regulations it seems builders and developers will have the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Equality spokesperson, Councillor Deirdre Kingston, has called on TUSLA to provide emergency funding to help clear counselling waiting lists for victims of sexual violence. Councillor Kingston said: “Figures released by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre have shown that victims of sexual violence are waiting over a year to receive…