Labour finance and public expenditure spokesperson, Ged Nash has today (Wednesday, 16th November) sharply criticised the Government for tinkering around the edges of climate action and not getting real on the retrofitting of public buildings. Deputy Nash said: “The idea that the Government can roll out a plan to cut emissions by simply stripping away…

Regulator must move to end scourge of gambling ads Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall said an overhaul of Irish gambling laws is well overdue. Welcoming Minister Browne’s decision to finally bring the gambling regulation bill to cabinet today, Senator Wall said government has dragged its heels on tackling the gambling industry, despite it impacting almost…

Commenting on the sad passing of Vicky Phelan, Labour TD Alan Kelly said: “My thoughts are with Vicky’s family, particularly Jim, Amelia and Darragh and all the Phelan and Kelly families. I’m also thinking of her good friends Lorraine Walsh, Stephen Teap and John Wall as well as many others. Vicky brought something special to…

Labour justice spokesperson Aodhan Ó Ríordáin has today (Monday, 14th November) supported calls for an urgent and independent inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse by members of the Spiritans at Blackrock College. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Like the majority of people, I was shocked, appalled and horrified listening to the harrowing stories of Mark and…

Labour amendments to provide early miscarriage and reproductive health leave ruled out of order Department using time wasting tactics instead of legislating for leave Labour leader Ivana Bacik expressed her disappointment at government’s failure to support Labour amendments to provide early miscarriage and reproductive health related leave. Following confirmation by the Minister for Children, Equality,…

Labour Local Area Rep in the Blackrock and Douglas area Peter Horgan has reiterated his call from 2018 for the establishment of a standing committee to deal with long term issues of large scale events in Pairc Uí Chaoimh following reports of poor public transport services after the Munster game. “Currently we have a case by case approach but if we…

Labour Party Social Protection Spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD has demanded that Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys provide clarity to students on the decision to strip some National Learning Network students of the €500 Disability Support Grant that was announced in the Budget. Deputy Sherlock said: “The Minister must review this decision without delay and…

Forced rebanking has no place in Irish banking  Ged Nash TD, Labour Party Finance Spokesperson has called on the Central Bank to clarify if Ulster Bank has met the criteria set out in the Central Banks Consumer Protection Code on freezing and closing accounts. Ulster Bank are expected to begin freezing thousands of active accounts from…