News – The Labour PartyLabour’s justice spokesperson Alan Kelly has criticised the Minister for Justice for failing to attend the GRA conference. Deputy Kelly said: “It’s outrageous that the Minister for Justice has opted not to attend the GRA conference today at a time when the force is under immense pressure. So many rank and…

News – The Labour Party Minister must extensively engage with Intel leadership to secure clarity for workers. Government must work to reduce energy prices and improve infrastructure. Statutory Redundancy Weekly Wage Cap of €600 should be increased to €1,000. Labour’s Enterprise Spokesperson George Lawlor TD has urged Intel to provide clarity for its Irish work…

News – The Labour Party 15,418 homeless with 4,675 children in emergency accommodation. Changes to Tenant-in-situ scheme will drive further increases. Social housing target missed by 20%. Labour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has today expressed deep alarm as homelessness figures reach a new high of 15,418 people nationwide, including nearly 5,000 children. An increase…

News – The Labour Party Over Reliance on the private sector will not resolve embedded health inequalities. Ireland has insufficient public bed capacity for growing and aging population. Patients endure long wait times putting more pressure on the system. Labour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive plan to…

News – The Labour Partyof schools Labour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD said it is time to tackle the role of religion in education once and for all. As an INTO survey finds that the majority of primary school teachers believe faith formation should not take place in the classroom, Deputy Kenny said it is…

News – The Labour Party Labour demands urgent pension reform for school secretaries Labour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has today called on the Government to deliver pension parity for all school staff, including secretaries and caretakers. Speaking following growing concern among school workers, Deputy Kenny urged the Minister for Education to act immediately to…

News – The Labour Party New Bill proposes improvement to leave due to assault, accidental injuries from physical and projectile contact Labour’s Further and Higher Education and Disability Spokesperson Senator Laura Harmon will publish a Bill next week to urgently reform the current assault leave scheme for teachers and education staff, following alarming reports that…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has called on the Minister to clarify if permanent contracts will be available for all teachers seeking permanent positions, or just newly qualified teachers. Deputy Kenny said: “The Minister must clarify the situation as it relates to permanent contracts for teachers. Do the measures announced…