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Labour LGBTQ+ statement in advance of Dublin Pride
Press Archives – The Labour PartySpeaking ahead of Dublin Pride this weekend, Labour LGBTQ+ Co-Chair James Kearney said: “As we prepare for Dublin Pride this coming Saturday, we look forward to honouring this historic edition of Dublin Pride as we protest, remember, and celebrate the advancements and highlight challenges still facing members of our community….
Read more »Incredibly serious questions of competence and trust in RTÉ
Press Archives – The Labour PartyReacting to the revelations from RTÉ today, Thursday 22nd June, Labour media spokesperson, Senator Marie Sherlock expressed alarm saying: “The details released today beggar belief. These are not small figures. It is essentially the misuse of funds equivalent to a very well paid full time job.” The apparent mis-accounting of…
Read more »How can Government stand over lifting the eviction ban?
Press Archives – The Labour Party Record breaking number of people living in homelessness Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has demanded a reintroduction of the eviction ban following the release today of figures showing that a shocking and record breaking number – 12,259 people – are now living in homelessness. Deputy Bacik said:…
Read more »Pathetic kite-flying on tax cuts a smokescreen
Press Archives – The Labour Party Government needs to get real on supporting working people Supporting ICTU’s call for a €2 increase in the national minimum wage, Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it is vital that the lowest paid are supported in the face of the worst cost of living crisis in forty…
Read more »Sherlock demands Ministerial intervention with Stryker HQ in Michigan
Press Archives – The Labour Party High level intervention necessary to ensure that workers can be afforded some guarantees as to their personal safety says Labour TD Cork East TD Sean Sherlock has demanded Ministerial intervention with Stryker International Headquarters in the United States following another fire at the Cork plant. Deputy Sherlock said: “The…
Read more »Bacik calls for expulsion of Russian Ambassadors from all EU Member States at S&D National Parliamentary Leaders meeting in Brussels
Press Archives – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…
Read more »‘Let them eat cake’ grocery price hikes unacceptable
Press Archives – The Labour Party CSO data shows profit-margins rising in middle of cost of living crisis Proper scrutiny of groceries market needed In Leaders’ Questions today, 26th April, Labour finance and enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash TD reiterated his call on the Taoiseach to request of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) a…
Read more »Abortion is healthcare – Government must implement reviews’ findings
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said Government must trust the experts and implement changes proposed in Marie O’Shea’s review of Ireland’s abortion law. Highlighting the urgent need to provide greater geographical coverage of abortion care, Deputy Smith said women who seeks abortion services should be able to do so locally….
Read more »Forestry delays another example of bureaucracy stifling foresters
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Rural Affairs Seán Sherlock TD said the delayed €1.3bn forestry plan is systematic of the Government’s approach to the forestry sector. Deputy Sherlock Said: “Forestry is being beset by bureaucracy and the net result is what we see today – further delays yet again. “Ireland has less…
Read more »Party Leader address to 72nd Labour Party National Conference
Press Archives – The Labour PartyFriends and Comrades; I stand here this evening in Cork to share my vision, a Labour vision, for Ireland’s future. I do so as Leader of a Party that has delivered real change; Change that has transformed people’s lives. Tackled inequalities, made Ireland a better place. But we can do…
Read more »Party Leader Opening Speech at the 72nd Annual Labour Party Conference
Press Archives – The Labour PartyFriends, Comrades, It is a joy to be here in Cork City – just half an hour away from where I spent so much of my childhood – in Crookstown and Cloughduv. And it is an honour to be addressing you tonight as Leader of the Labour Party at the…
Read more »Commissioner must come to the table to end Gardai dispute
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson, Aodhán Ó’Ríordáin has today (Monday, 13th March) demanded that the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris comes to the negotiating table to settle an escalating dispute over new working time arrangements for Gardaí. Speaking following a Day of Action organised by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI),…
Read more »Housing crisis having huge impact on rise in domestic violence cases
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said today (Friday 9th December) the housing crisis is having a huge impact on people trying to escape domestic violence situations. Commenting on the 9% increase in reported incidents of domestic abuse to Gardaí in 2022, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “It is encouraging…
Read more »Dublin Bay Bill must be enacted early next year
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour leader and Dublin Bay South TD Ivana Bacik has welcomed the commitment from government to consider the establishment of a Dublin Bay Authority to protect and promote the biosphere across the city’s bay. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Bacik welcomed government support for the central principle of her Dublin…
Read more »Forced closure of Mater Long Covid Clinic will deprive northside communities of a vital service
Press Archives – The Labour PartySpeaking in response to the forced closure of the Mater Hospital’s Long Covid Clinic, Senator Marie Sherlock has sharply criticised the HSE’s decision to disadvantage Long Covid sufferers living on the northside of Dublin. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Sherlock said: “The closure of the Long Covid Clinic at the…
Read more »Shocking shootings cannot be just another statistic
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has today (Tuesday 6th December) expressed his horror at the shootings in Dublin last night and reiterated his calls for a cast iron date for a Citizens Assembly on Drugs to be held. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “This is yet another shocking shooting on…
Read more »Toll operators must forego proposed increases
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith said the increases announced by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) must be reversed. Deputy Smith said in light of the cost of living crisis, and with a lack of clarity as to how roads will be improved as a result of these increases, it is unfair…
Read more »Good jobs key to O’Connell Street regeneration
Press Archives – The Labour Party Clerys Quarter must be the benchmark for community benefits Labour spokesperson on workers’ rights, Senator Marie Sherlock said today (Wednesday, 16th November) said that good jobs with decent terms and conditions, as promised by developers taking over the Clery’s building, is one of the key measures needed for the…
Read more »Time for Government to get real on retrofitting of public buildings
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour finance and public expenditure spokesperson, Ged Nash has today (Wednesday, 16th November) sharply criticised the Government for tinkering around the edges of climate action and not getting real on the retrofitting of public buildings. Deputy Nash said: “The idea that the Government can roll out a plan to cut…
Read more »Delayed move on curbing gambling industry welcome
Press Archives – The Labour Party Regulator must move to end scourge of gambling ads Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall said an overhaul of Irish gambling laws is well overdue. Welcoming Minister Browne’s decision to finally bring the gambling regulation bill to cabinet today, Senator Wall said government has dragged its heels on tackling the…
Read more »Statement by Alan Kelly TD on Vicky Phelan
Press Archives – The Labour PartyCommenting on the sad passing of Vicky Phelan, Labour TD Alan Kelly said: “My thoughts are with Vicky’s family, particularly Jim, Amelia and Darragh and all the Phelan and Kelly families. I’m also thinking of her good friends Lorraine Walsh, Stephen Teap and John Wall as well as many others….
Read more »We need to handle big events properly – Horgan
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour Local Area Rep in the Blackrock and Douglas area Peter Horgan has reiterated his call from 2018 for the establishment of a standing committee to deal with long term issues of large scale events in Pairc Uí Chaoimh following reports of poor public transport services after the Munster game. “Currently we have a case by…
Read more »Proper long-Covid supports needed for workers and communities
Press Archives – The Labour PartyLabour health and disability spokesperson Duncan Smith has today (Wednesday, 9th November) demanded real action from the Government to make sure people with long Covid don’t face discrimination, cuts in pay and that specialised long-Covid clinics are set up in communities across the country. Speaking on a Dail motion on…
Read more »New national industrial policy framework long overdue says Nash
Press Archives – The Labour Party Framework must pivot towards growth of exporting indigenous companies Opposition parties must be briefed on tech job losses Labour enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash has today warned that unless a new national industrial policy framework prioritised the scaling up of indigenous Irish enterprise, Ireland will continue to be exposed to…
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