News – The Labour Party Labour’s Dublin Bay Bill needed to reverse years of neglect  Labour MEP for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for a stronger framework to protect Dublin’s bay. Following a ban on swimming in water near Dollymount Strand due to discharge of sewage, Ó Ríordáin said it is representative of the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on children Mark Wall TD has criticised Minister Foley’s ‘headline first’ approach to policy development following the announcement of a maximum fee cap for childcare services participating in the State’s childcare scheme. Deputy Wall said: “Any step that helps parents struggling to meet the costs of childcare is welcome,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Cork North Central TD and member of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee Eoghan Kenny has expressed his concern that the RTÉ Investigates programme into nursing home care represents but a drop in the ocean of failures across care of older people. Deputy Kenny said: “HIQA have not appeared before the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s spokesperson on older people Mark Wall TD has said that Ireland is no country to grow old in. Following a harrowing RTÉ Investigates programme broadcast yesterday, Deputy Wall said mandatory reporting and increased safeguarding legislation must be a priority for Government to address the appalling scenes shown. Deputy Wall said:…

News – The Labour Party CHI must not hide behind their internal review. Internal CHI report must be published. The rights of any one individual consultant are not absolute- there are critical patient safety, clinical management and appropriate use of public money questions that must be addressed. Minister for Health must outline how the patient…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on further and higher education Senator Laura Harmon has welcomed the vote in Trinity College Dublin to end investment, supplier, commercial relationship, academic and research ties with Israel. As Israel today designates humanitarian aid routes ‘combat zones’, Senator Harmon said there is a moral obligation on all education institutions…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s workers rights spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove has called on Government to end age wage discrimination by putting an end to sub minimum wage rates for young people at work. As young people start looking for summer work, Cosgrove said the Irish Government must wake up and stop turning a blind…

News – The Labour PartyOn the eve of the Leaving Certificate examinations beginning, Labour’s education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has expressed his good wishes to all students. Deputy Kenny said: “I want to express my best wishes to the thousands of students across the country starting the State exams tomorrow. It’s a huge day in…