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Government must take charge of CHI shambles
In Leaders’ Questions today, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD repeated her Party’s calls on the Government to place Children’s Health Ireland under the direct control of the HSE. Deputy Bacik said, “The controversy surrounding …
Transport Minister must provide clarity on US use of Shannon airport
Responding to reports that US flights have landed in Shannon airport again this morning, Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called on Minister Darragh O’Brien to provide detail on what is going on at Shannon airport. Deputy Bacik said: “It …
Labour marks 10 years of marriage equality
The Labour Party hosted an event this evening (Monday, 19th May 2025) marking 10 years since the historic vote to legalise same-sex marriage. Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD was joined by Senator Laura Harmon and former Labour Tánaiste Eamon …
Beyond time to make Church institutions pay
RTÉ Investigates show that Christian Brothers held, sold or transferred 800 properties over the past 35 years Labour leader Ivana Bacik said that the Government must now move to enact Labour’s Civil Liability (Child Sexual Abuse …
Labour calls for Dáil debate following Grace report
Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called for urgent action from Government following the publication yesterday of the Grace report by the Farrelly Commission. Deputy Bacik said: “The circumstances of Grace’s childhood and adulthood are …
Appealing to moral duty of religious orders will not work – State must have power to compel payment
Labour leader Ivana Bacik has urged Government to progress Labour’s Civil Liability (Child Sexual Abuse Proceedings Unincorporated Bodies of Persons) Bill 2024 which would enable the state to compel religious orders to pay redress to …
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