Bills & Legislation
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 …
RTÉ Late Late Show Interview 4/4/25
Re-watch my interview on the Late Late Show here! Yesterday evening, in appearing on the Late Late Show, I spoke about our Labour values. I put forward our ambition for positive change, the motivation that drives all of us in seeking to …
Government must compel religious institutions to pay redress
Labour Party legislation would make it easier for survivors to seek justice from religious orders and associated trusts Just one order has made serious offer of redress for survivors of mother and baby homes Labour leader Ivana Bacik said …
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