Comprehensive package must be on the table to avert strike  Cannot be a softening up exercise Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said a comprehensive package must be on the table for care workers ahead of planned strike action tomorrow (Tuesday 17th). Senator Sherlock said: “Thousands of workers in the community and voluntary sector are…

Labour Party Leader, Ivana Bacik TD has contacted President Von Der Leyen of the EU Commission to request that the EU seek a commitment from Israel that they will stop attacks upon the civilian population of Gaza and refrain from any further breaches of international humanitarian law; and that they will not commence a ground…

Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has said that State and Dublin City Council cannot continue to leave Aldborough House in the heart of Dublin’s north inner city as a derelict building. She said that interest expressed by the Government in seeing the building brought to life must be made real. Responding to Senator Sherlock’s questions to…

Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has expressed his deep concern at the management of the Department of Health. With recruitment freezes, an under-resourced health service and a nationwide strike looming, Deputy Smith said the Minister must address the Dail this Tuesday. Deputy Smith said: “The rumbling of health issues over the weekend is deeply concerning….

Following a United Nations study which showed Irish consumers generated 11 million kilos of electronic waste last year, Labour Spokesperson on Climate, Senator Rebecca Moynihan called on the government to set up a repair and recycle company to make it easier and more convenient for people to repair and recycle their belongings. Senator Moynihan said:…

Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has expressed his concern for patient outcomes as the HSE announce a recruitment freeze. Deputy Smith said: “News of the recruitment freeze will be a huge blow to all who work in the HSE. This latest measure will have a massive long term impact on Ireland’s capacity to deliver care…

Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has demanded tax relief on trade union subscriptions to help workers gain access to industrial relations protections. Senator Sherlock said: “The old saying is true – united we bargain, divided we beg. That’s why Labour is demanding tax relief for trade union subscriptions to ensure everyone can have access…

Need to raise pay not just age limits  Garda rostering issue has also only been delayed until next April Labour justice spokesperson Aodhan O Riordain has said it is simply not workable to ask someone in their late 30s or 40s to join the Gardai and take a training allowance that is less than the…