Cohabiting families must have social welfare supports and legal recognition

Thu May 13, 2021 - 11:31 am - Alan Kelly TD No Widow’s/Widower’s Pension for surviving partner if one dies.Constitution only recognises the marital family.Laws and social protection payments must be changed to protect cohabiting couples.Lab...

Labour Trade Unionists encourage real dialogue on a Common Left Platform

Wed May 12, 2021 - 01:32 pm - Statement by Labour Trade Unionists marking the anniversary of the execution of our founder, James Connolly.Labour Trade Union representatives have today encouraged real dialogue on Common Left Platfo...

Bacik calls for greater provision of playing fields and recreational space in Dublin Bay South

Wed May 12, 2021 - 01:13 pm - Senator Ivana Bacik Minister for Defence refuses request for transfer of playing pitch at Cathal Brugha BarracksSenator Ivana Bacik, prospective Labour candidate in the Dublin Bay South Bye-Election, reacted today to new...

Facebook content moderators’ work under shameful conditions - Government must act

Wed May 12, 2021 - 12:31 pm - Senator Marie Sherlock Facebook content moderators’ continue to work under shameful conditions.Labour employment affairs spokesperson Marie Sherlock said there is an urgent need to extend health and safety legislation to ...

Time for a National Community Garden and Spaces Policy

Wed May 12, 2021 - 12:23 pm - Senator Mark Wall Pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for the development of A National Community Garden and Spaces policy.Housing emergency needs more than bricks and mortar solutions.Labour Senator Mark Wall has...