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<p>Ivana Bacik TD during the SDLP Annual conference at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast (Mark Marlow/PA)</p>

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Government should pass ban on Israeli settlements trade before Christmas – Bacik

The bill would limit trade with illegal Israeli settlements, but activists and opposition figures have raised concerns that it would only include trade of goods and not services.

<p>The Oireachtas media committee grilling RTÉ executives in 2023 during the fallout over the handling of hidden payments to RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy. The Dáil vote necessary to appoint the new members to that and other powerful committees was delayed until today due to the row over speaking rights. File picture: Oireachtas TV</p>

politics

Dáil finally appoints committees after delay due to speaking rights row

Donald Trump’s campaign has complained about the UK Labour Party to US federal election authorities (PA)

world

Starmer has not spoken to Trump about US election interference row

Hospital stock

news

Specialist nurses excluded from pay increase to ballot for industrial action

Keir Starmer's tour of the UK

news

Starmer ‘committed to principles of Good Friday Agreement’ over Irish unity

Keir Starmer's tour of the UK

politics

Keir Starmer meets Michelle O’Neill in first Northern Ireland trip as prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer's tour of the UK

Keir Starmer: Work is under way to improve UK’s ‘botched’ Brexit deal

The British Prime Minister said he wanted better trading and security relationships with Brussels as he vowed to rip up the “botched” deal struck by Boris Johnson

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Irish citizenship

Next generation will not forgive failure to reset Anglo-Irish relations – Harris

Mr Harris acknowledged that there had been “clear policy differences and difficulties and challenges” between the UK and Ireland in the years since Brexit

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Brexit

Irish unity referendum question does not arise currently – Harris

The Taoiseach said it was more important for the new UK government to work with Ireland in supporting the powersharing institutions at Stormont

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Northern Ireland Troubles

Ireland will not immediately drop case against UK over Legacy Act – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach said he wanted to work with Keir Starmer over developing an approach to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles that was victim-centred

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

General Election campaign 2024

Idris Elba and Keir Starmer meet families of knife crime victims

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and actor Idris Elba spoke to the families of knife crime victims, as Sir Keir pledged to ban the online sale of zombie knives “straight away” if he becomes prime minister.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Coronavirus

Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-Covid-19, study shows

The study argues that the recovery was likely facilitated by large-scale state intervention during the pandemic in terms of employment and social welfare supports

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Seán O'Riordan: Defence Forces may be on the brink of resolving its recruitment crisis

Seán O'Riordan: Defence Forces may be on the brink of resolving its recruitment crisis

Ireland’s armed forces have been hamstrung by a shortage of staff but a big increase in salaries —along with subsidies on food and accommodation which cost recruits only €44 a week — is boosting recruitment

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Ivana Bacik interview

Ivana Bacik says Labour-Social Democrats merger ‘possible’

Her predecessor Alan Kelly also said a merger was a possibility, while party leader between 2016 and 2020 Brendan Howlin said the assimilation should happen

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Mid adult businessman talking to his colleagues on presentation in the office.

Women dominate Ireland's worst jobs while men take the top roles

Joint report from Nevin Economics Research Institute and the UCD School of Business found low-paid jobs are more apparent among females

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

FILE PHOTO According to figures released by the Central Statistics Office, the Republic of Ireland's population has exceeded 5 m

Unemployment edges higher to 4.2% as growth cools but still points to full employment

There were 115,700 people seeking jobs last month, up from 113,000 in August

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Julie Jay: The pains of hearing men talking about labour

Julie Jay: The pains of hearing men talking about labour

When it comes to the subject of men talking about labour, it’s a case of whatever you say, say nothing

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

'This Morning' Photocall - London

Terry Prone: Full employment means staff can readily leave a toxic workplace

You may assume vintage tales of inappropriate workplace behaviour could not happen today — but a quick survey tells me toxicity is alive and well in organisations large and small

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Keir Starmer visit to Gillingham

Britain’s future is ‘outside the EU’, says Labour leader Keir Starmer

Britain’s future is outside the EU, the UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has said, as he promised to make Brexit work.

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Westminster Bridge terror attack

Corbyn set to be blocked as Labour candidate at next election

The Labour leader will propose a motion that will make clear that the National Executive Committee will not endorse Mr Corbyn at the next election, expected in around 18 months’ time

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Paul Hosford: Labour is all talk on housing reform but the devil is in the lack of detail

Paul Hosford: Labour is all talk on housing reform but the devil is in the lack of detail

Ivana Bacik's plan for a million homes in a decade is so ambitious it is hard to take it seriously

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Antisemitism in Labour

Jeremy Corbyn ‘will not stand at next election as Labour Party candidate’, says Keir Starmer

Mr Starmer has long indicated Mr Corbyn will not be standing again for Labour but this is the first time he confirmed the barring of the veteran MP who led the party to two election defeats.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2023

Labour urges DUP to react in ‘openhearted’ way to any deal on the NI Protocol

Labour urges DUP to react in ‘openhearted’ way to any deal on the NI Protocol

The party has made it clear it will not allow a return to powersharing until radical changes to the protocol are delivered.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Iarnród Éireann gender pay gap data shows women earn more

Iarnród Éireann gender pay gap data shows women earn more

Irish Rail's statutory release of data shows a 6.3% hourly wage gap in favour of female workers

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

General Views Around Qatar During The FIFA Arab Cup 2021

How many migrant workers have died in Qatar? The human cost of the 2022 World Cup

The tournament has been dominated by off-field matters. Here, we look at the issues around the labour used to build the World Cup's infrastructure

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

Liz Truss visit to US for the United Nations General Assembly

Truss urged to attend meeting of Macron’s European club to boost UK-EU trust

European Union ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida suggested the British Prime Minister should attend the European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Prague in October.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

Jess Casey: A lot to occupy the minds of teachers at their union gatherings

Jess Casey: A lot to occupy the minds of teachers at their union gatherings

Leaving Cert reform and funding — along with the challenges presented by Covid, the cost of living, and war in Ukraine — will be on the agenda at this week's teachers' conferences

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

Alison O'Connor: Bacik makes a good start as Labour leader, but there's still plenty to do

Alison O'Connor: Bacik makes a good start as Labour leader, but there's still plenty to do

New leader needs to be honest about how, in recent times, fear had risen among members of the parliamentary party that Labour might disappear under Alan Kelly's rule

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

St Patrick's Day parade returns, LONDON, UK - 13 Mar 2022

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Tourism safety net can't be removed

St Patrick's Day ought to have signalled a return to normality — but war, inflation, and labour shortages mean that the tourism sector cannot absorb the planned Vat hike

Sun, 20 Mar, 2022

Alan Kelly backs Ivana Bacik to become Labour leader

Alan Kelly backs Ivana Bacik to become Labour leader

Mr Kelly said that after his colleagues informed them of their concerns over the party, the decision to step aside was a straightforward one

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

Alan Kelly resigns

Alan Kelly raises cervical screening in one of last debates as party leader

Mr Kelly has been a long advocate for the women affected by negligence in the cancer screening programme, including leading campaigner Vicky Phelan

Thu, 03 Mar, 2022

Mick Clifford: These two women stood up for themselves. Their victory may be a tipping point

Mick Clifford: These two women stood up for themselves. Their victory may be a tipping point

The Labour Court has vindicated Julia Marciniak and Lenka Laiermanova and the campaign they initiated about tips in the hospitality industry may end up written into the law of the land

Sun, 27 Feb, 2022

She's focused on the task at hand

Businesses struggling for workers criticise visa delays

Some 29% of respondents to a new survey of businesses experienced a significant loss of staff who returned to their home countries during the pandemic.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

Householders upgrading their homes will be competing against wealthy multinationals for scarce skilled workers

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Blair and Mowlam - Castle Buildings Stormont

State Papers: Tony Blair devoted 'little of his time and energy to Northern Ireland' before 1995

That insight came as Irish officials and diplomats sought to cultivate contacts in the Labour Party and help shape the policy of any future Blair administration

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021

Irish parents respond to The Rotunda: It feels like we are shouting into the abyss

Irish parents respond to The Rotunda: It feels like we are shouting into the abyss

Since the screening of the first episode of The Rotunda there has been a tsunami of outpouring from parents and parents-to-be

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Irish Examiner view: No wriggle room left for FG

Irish Examiner view: No wriggle room left for FG

Cabinet in conflict

Wed, 14 Jul, 2021

New TD Bacik calls for a 'Donogh O'Malley moment' for childcare

New TD Bacik calls for a 'Donogh O'Malley moment' for childcare

Ivana Bacik has begun her first day in the Dáil by calling for a "Donogh O'Malley moment" for childcare. The new Labour Party TD for Dublin Bay-South officially signed the register as a TD today after winning the by-election on Friday.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

Dublin Bay South by-election

Fergus Finlay: Labour must give Bacik a platform to lead for real change to happen

'There is a chance that Ivana Bacik’s election can shape the dynamic of the next few years here. But only if her party is brave,' writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

Ballymurphy inquest

Irish Examiner view: If the election was tomorrow, little would actually change

SF and FG level pegging, FF lagging behind

Mon, 31 May, 2021

Jeremy Corbyn legal action

It’s a ‘bit rich’ to blame me for Labour’s electoral losses, says Jeremy Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn has said it is a “bit rich” to blame him for Labour’s poor election performance as four of Keir Starmer’s predecessors weighed in on the party’s woes.

Wed, 12 May, 2021

Hartlepool by-election

Starmer to undertake Labour reshuffle as criticism continues over Rayner sacking

Labour leader Keir Starmer will carry out a reshuffle of his shadow cabinet team on Sunday, the PA news agency understands, as the fallout over the party’s dismal election performance continues.

Sun, 09 May, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Mar 30, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Future of moderation tied to waning parties

FF and FG need new purpose and energy rather than different leadership

Sat, 24 Apr, 2021

Remote working from home. Freelancer workplace in kitchen with laptop, cup of coffee

All workers have 'right to disconnect' from today

New code of conduct includes the right not to respond immediately to calls or messages outside normal working hours

Thu, 01 Apr, 2021

Politicians across the board slam Bank of Ireland closures

Politicians across the board slam Bank of Ireland closures

This is a slap in the face that will hurt customers, staff, and communities, says SF's Pearse Doherty

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021

2010 General Election Polling Day

UK Labour member to challenge party ban on contesting NI elections

Keith Gray, a Labour member from Belfast, has issued pre-action correspondence to the party

Tue, 16 Feb, 2021

CC LEINSTER HOUSE

Time for a zero-Covid strategy, urge opposition parties

PBP wants mandatory quarantine for travellers, fines for employers unwilling to let staff work from home, and a hard lockdown across the State

Tue, 19 Jan, 2021

Coronavirus - Thu Jun 11, 2020

Irish Examiner view: A unified left could turn the tide in Irish politics

Labour open to merger with Soc Dems

Tue, 29 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus - Thu Jun 11, 2020

Labour leader open to party merger with Social Democrats

Alan Kelly also believes a left-led coalition is possible 'within two elections'

Mon, 28 Dec, 2020

Brexit

Keir Starmer: Labour will vote for ‘thin’ deal in the national interest

Labour leader Keir Starmer has said the party will vote in favour of the British government’s “thin” EU deal, saying that no deal is simply not an option.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2020