Dail to debate Labour legislation to tackle lobbying loophole

Thu Jun 17, 2021 - 04:46 pm - Ged Nash TD Law change would empower SIPO to carry out an investigation if there is a breach of Section 22 of the Regulation of Lobbying Act by former politicians & officialsBill provides for penalties i...

Howlin welcomes agreement on Irish Language Act

Thu Jun 17, 2021 - 03:02 pm - Brendan Howlin TD Labour spokesperson on Northern Ireland Brendan Howlin has welcomed the agreement on the Irish Language Act which facilitated today’s renomination of a new Executive in Northern Ireland.Deputy Howli...

Just Transition should be central part of Climate Bill

Thu Jun 17, 2021 - 02:45 pm - Duncan Smith TD Following the passage of the Climate Bill without any opposition amendments accepted, Labour climate spokesperson Duncan Smith said the Government must embed the principles of a Just Transition into a...

CSO figures highlight the challenge single people face when buying a home

Wed Jun 16, 2021 - 05:01 pm - Senator Rebecca Moynihan Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said that home ownership must be a legitimate aspiration for single people. Highlighting figures released by the CSO today, Senator Moynihan said Gover...

CCTV necessary to stop repeat offenders illegal dumping

Wed Jun 16, 2021 - 04:49 pm - Senator Mark Wall Welcoming the announcement of the Government’s Circular Economy Bill, Labour Senator Mark Wall said it is welcome that Government are listening to Labour’s national campaign to end the scourge of ...