Government must implement much-needed injection centres immediately  Labour Justice spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD is once again calling on the Government to implement much-needed injection centres. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said  “There have been 54 overdoses since the HSE warning last week. Government, instead of running scared, urgently needs to get an injection centre up and…

Task force to develop a 10-year National Diabetes Strategy required Labour’s Health Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has called on the Government to establish a 10-year National Diabetes Strategy and a National Diabetes Registry.This comes on November 14th, World Diabetes Day. Deputy Smith said: “Today, on World Diabetes Day, I am calling on Government to establish…

Labour spokesperson on arts and media Marie Sherlock has expressed her shock at the potential scale of workforce reductions to be announced by RTÉ. Senator Sherlock said: “While we await to get a full picture of the RTÉ plan tomorrow, reports that RTÉ is set to make such a dramatic reduction in its workforce will…

Speaking in advance of the SIPTU annual conference, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash said young workers have been utterly failed by this Government. Deputy Nash said: “The cost of living continues to bite and, coupled with the extortionate cost of housing in this country, Irish workers simply cannot get a break. “Labour has been to…

Tánaiste’s opinion on healthcare not evidence-based Telemedicine appointments should be universally accessible Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey, is urgently calling for the abolition of the mandatory 3-day waiting period to access abortion medication. Senator Hoey said: “The three-day waiting period serves as a major impediment for women attempting to access crucial reproductive healthcare services. The Tánaiste…

Urgent Action on Road Safety as SUVs and Motorbikes Found to be Most Common Vehicles Involved in Accidents Labour Spokesperson for Transport Duncan Smith TD has expressed deep concern following a response to a parliamentary question which found that SUVs and motorbikes are the most common vehicles involved in road traffic accidents. Deputy Smith said:…

Labour Seanad motion to end scourge of vacancy to be debated Wednesday Labour Senator Mark Wall said the failure of Government to increase housing supply continues to send rents soaring nationwide. Responding to the Daft.ie report published today, Senator Wall said: “The cost of renting continues to go through the roof while we wait for…

Addressing a plenary session of the annual Congress of the Party of European Socialists in Málaga today (Friday, 10th November), Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD called on European Socialist and Social Democratic parties to unite in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to end mounting civilian casualties. Speaking on the Leading Economic Progress panel, Deputy…