Category: Foreign & European Affairs
Bacik calls for expulsion of Russian Ambassadors from all EU Member States at S&D National Parliamentary Leaders meeting in Brussels
Speaking in Brussels today, Labour leader Ivana Bacik has urged all EU Member States to move to expel Russian diplomats. Reiterating Labour’s support for Ukraine, Deputy Bacik said it is vital that all those fleeing the war receive a warm European welcome. Deputy Bacik said: “The strong stance shown by the S&D Group in solidarity…
Read more »Labour to protest decision to overturn Roe v Wade on Sunday 26th June at US Embassy
The Labour Party will protest the decision to overturn Roe v Wade at 5pm on Sunday, June 26th, at the US Embassy Ballsbridge to express solidarity with all the women and girls who will be so severely impacted by this horrific step back for women’s rights. What: Protest at US Embassy Who: Labour Leader Ivana…
Read more »Full embargo needed on Russian oil and gas
IPCC report once again highlights need to move to renewable energy Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called for further sanctions as Russia continues to wage its illegal and devastating war on Ukraine. Deputy Bacik said: “As the brutal Russian invasion of a democratic European country continues, reporters in Ukraine have been providing evidence of utterly…
Read more »Stronger sanctions on Russia needed
Labour Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Brendan Howlin T.D. said: “The unlawful and wholly unwarranted invasion of a sovereign nation by the forces of the Russian Federation demand an unprecedented international response. “The sanctions set out to date do not go far enough. Ireland should publicly call for the exclusion of Russia from the SWIFT financial system….
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