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Labour Leader Condemns Shocking Violence in Omagh
Labour leader Ivana Bacik has expressed her horror at the shocking news of a shooting in Omagh last night. Deputy Bacik said: “My thoughts and the thoughts of every person today will be with the officer, his family, friends and all those …
Labour Backs Bill to End Socioeconomic Discrimination
The Labour Party has called on government to support and progress the Equality (Misc Provisions) Bill 2021 which would amend Ireland’s equality legislation to ban discrimination on socio-economic grounds. Deputy Bacik said: …
Labour Leader Expresses Concern at Google Job Loss Announcement
Speaking today, Labour leader and Dublin Bay South TD Ivana Bacik has expressed her concern at the announcement today by Google that it plans to cut 240 staff from its Irish workforce as part of a global cutback that has seen the company …
Renters Need Certainty on Extension of Eviction Ban this Week
Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has expressed her disappointment that a decision to extend the eviction ban was not confirmed as part of the cost of living supports package announced today. Under questioning by Deputy …
One Year On and Government Has No Grip on Housing for Refugees
Labour leader Ivana Bacik has slammed government for its failure to properly resource Ireland’s response to those fleeing the war in Ukraine. Marking the first anniversary of Putin’s illegal invasion, Deputy Bacik said that the …
Ireland Can Be a Climate Leader Through Introduction of Monthly Travel Ticket
Questioning the Tánaiste in the Dáil today, Labour leader and climate spokesperson Ivana Bacik called on government to adopt Labour’s proposal of a €9 climate ticket as part of next week’s mini-Budget package. Deputy Bacik said …
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