Seanad to debate Reproductive Health Leave Bill at 7:30pm Monday May 24th

Fri May 21, 2021 - 03:04 pm - Senator Ivana Bacik On Monday, May 24th at 7:30pm, the Seanad will debate Labour's Reproductive Health Leave Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act. If enacted, Labour’s Bill would provide an entitlement to...

We must tackle isolation and identify and support pockets of deprivation and need

Fri May 21, 2021 - 02:10 pm - Senator Mark Wall Speaking at the Oireachtas committee on Social Protection and Community, Labour Senator Mark Wall called on the Government to learn from the great work of volunteer groups during Covid and build a nat...

Oireachtas must seize the opportunity to pass Reproductive Health Related Leave Bill – Bacik Launches #SupportNotSilence Email Campaign

Thu May 20, 2021 - 10:19 am - Senator Ivana Bacik Debate on Reproductive Health Related Leave Bill to take place on Monday, 24th May at 19.30pm.Template text for an email to Senators is available at www.labour.ie/reproductiveleaveSpeaking in advance ...

Compassionate approach required for fertility in the workplace

Wed May 19, 2021 - 02:52 pm - Senator Ivana Bacik Labour Senator Ivana Bacik will host an Instagram Live at 8pm this evening to highlight the need for paid leave for women who experience early miscarriage, and for employees receiving accessing reprod...

Extraordinary foot dragging by insurance companies on premium reduction cuts

Wed May 19, 2021 - 02:37 pm - Senator Marie Sherlock Minister Fleming needs to enact legislation to prevent companies profiting from state supports by reducing business interruption payouts Speaking after a public hearing of Joint Oireachtas Commit...