Type: Press

Congratulating Ivana Bacik on her victory in the Dublin Bay South bye-election, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly called on the government to act on the message of change from voters on housing and childcare, and said the result showed there was an alternative in Labour to the divisive politics of other parties. Deputy Kelly said:…

Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash said the Government’s decision to provide tax breaks for funds leasing homes to local Council is pathetic.  Speaking in the Dáil last night, Deputy Nash said the policy of tax exemptions for cuckoo funds is economically illiterate and socially destructive. These policies, he said, are being pursued to the long-term…

Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said the Government is talking out of both sides of its mouth on investor funds and is continuing to incentivise private investors in the delivery of social housing. Senator Moynihan said: “People will wake up very disappointed today to see that the five wasted years of Fine Gael and…

Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has welcomed today’s preliminary report showing a drop of 50 per cent in awards in personal injury cases and has called for a significant cut in insurance premiums for personal and business customers. Deputy Nash said: “The time for the insurance industry cashing-in hand over fist is over. Finally, and…

The Dublin Bay South bye-election offers voters the opportunity to challenge the political consensus and return a progressive, constructive woman to represent the constituency in Dáil Éireann, according to Ivana Bacik. Speaking at a campaign update today with her Director of Elections, Duncan Smith, TD, Ivana said: “During this campaign I’ve focused on positive solutions…

Heralding an historic day for equal pay in Ireland, Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has congratulated all campaigners, including Work Equal and the National Women’s Council, following the passage of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill today. Having first brought forward gender pay gap legislation four years ago in 2017 with the support of the trade…

Government decision to listen to opposition and allow pharmacists to vaccinate welcome. Use of Pfizer as second dose needs to be urgently considered after findings by new UK study. Young people cannot be left behind when reopening happens, with antigen testing key to addressing the issue. Labour leader Alan Kelly has called on the Government…

Labour Party Leader and Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD has called for the Janssen vaccine to be made available through the pharmacy network to people under 30 from next week. Deputy Kelly said: “Following the recommendation by NIAC to allow people under the age of forty to receive the Janssen and AstraZeneca vaccines, the Government…

3 year rent freeze should be implemented in short term Clarification needed on 4% rent increase for 2020 Rent stabilisation measure should be part of a wider package of rental reforms which include security of tenure for rents Welcoming Government’s belated decision to reform the Rent Pressure Zone model, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said…

With the closure of many primary and post primary schools in the constituency for summer this week, Dublin Bay South bye-election candidate, Senator Ivana Bacik, says the State should provide a suite of additional public supports to assist parents and families.  Senator Bacik said: “The impact of the Covid pandemic on families must be addressed….

Welcoming remarks made by President Michael D Higgins highlighting the scourge of gambling advertising, Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has called on Government to prioritise his legislation which would ban all gambling ads. Pointing to the increase in referrals for gambling addiction during lockdown, Senator Wall said that we need to divorce the gambling industry…

UK catch up fund over £1 billion Italy targeting funding for children who struggled with remote working Schools need a plan Marking the end of the primary school year, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister for Education to urgently outline her plans for a catch up scheme to offset the…

Gives security of tenure by restricting excuses for evictions.  Paves way for affordable rent linking increases to Consumer Price Index, beyond Labour’s three year rent freeze.  Brings rented homes into 21st century by banning blanket ban on pets and hanging clothes on balconies.  Labour candidate in the Dublin Bay South bye-election Senator Ivana Bacik today launched…

Labour spokesperson on higher education Senator Annie Hoey has written to Facebook and Instagram asking the sites to consider playing a more proactive role in protecting and supporting people suffering from eating disorders. Highlighted the continued failings by Government to provide adequate funding to the treatment of eating disorders, Senator Hoey said that this issue…

Key themes for year ahead are community, housing and gender. Enhance local communities and work to make Dublin look and feel like a European city post-Covid. Pursue real long-term solution to homelessness, waiting lists and housing precarity with the provision of affordable housing. Champion issues directly impacting women and girls, and minorities in our city….

Labour Party Senator Marie Sherlock has branded as “shameful” the ongoing, protracted delays to the development of a new school building for bunscoil Coláiste Mhuire in Parnell Square, Dublin 1. In an exchange with Minister of State Josepha Madigan, speaking on behalf of Minister Norma Foley on the floor of the Seanad this morning, Senator…

Welcoming the Minister’s proposals to tackle sexual violence and harassment in higher education, Labour spokesperson Annie Hoey said that this is a great opportunity to overhaul the culture on campuses, where safety is not always guaranteed. Senator Hoey said: “This is a really welcome step in the right direction. However, there is no point in…

Labour candidate in the Dublin Bay South bye-election, Ivana Bacik today launched a radical new vision for the protection and enhancement of Dublin Bay. Central to her proposal is a new statutory Dublin Bay Taskforce charged with preserving for future generations the distinctive character of Dublin Bay and its ecology as a coastal resource. Launching…

Labour proposed bill to reduce the cost of land Time to consider a Rent to Buy scheme Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said that it is incumbent on the Government to take action to ensure that the housing it is building on State land represents true affordability. Citing reports of a continued overheating in the…

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the Minister for Health to provide a timeline for resolving the public ownership of the new National Maternity Hospital. In the interest of transparency and clarity, the Labour Dublin Bay South by-election candidate has previously submitted FOI requests to the HSE and Department of Health in order to…

Celebrating Dublin Pride weekend, Labour equality spokesperson Senator Ivana Bacik said that events marking the weekend should inspire reflection and renewed determination to ensure full equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Senator Bacik said: “I am looking forward to celebrating Dublin’s Digital Pride this weekend. Pride is a celebration of the…

Labour Bill would give platform workers in the gig economy access to rights and protections. Brings our employment code up to date and stamps out bogus self-employment. Allows access to information about the algorithms that decide their pay and performance. Responding the PAC report published today, Labour employment affairs spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock welcomed the…

Labour Senator Annie Hoey has called on the Minister for Health to provide a detailed outline on his plans to increase dedicated beds and specialised services for people living with eating disorders. Referencing comments made by Mr Justice Peter Kelly that inadequate services are forcing people to travel for treatment, Senator Hoey said the National…

National AED app would have potential to save lives Community First Responders vital resource State should consider a repair and upkeep scheme for defibs Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has called on the Minister for Sport to urgently develop a national app with a register of all defibrillators in the country. Praising the work of…