Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said it is a disgrace that workers throughout the country are expected to return to the workplace without any guarantee of paid sick leave. Highlighting the challenges ahead for both workers and employers, Senator Sherlock said at this delicate time for the workplace, the Government must fast-track Labour legislation…

Following reports in the Mail on Sunday that MetroLink could be delayed by up to seven years, Labour transport spokesperson and Fingal TD Duncan Smith said the Minster must urgently respond to these reports and clarify the current timelines for the MetroLink project. Highlighting the importance of the project for assisting getting the economy back…

The Labour Party will bring forward a Renters’ Rights bill this Wednesday 22nd September in Private members time, and put pressure on the government to deliver tenancies of indefinite duration as committed to in Housing for All. it also gives a right to have pets, and request to opt for an unfurnished home. This bill…

Responding to continued kite flying by the Government parties on Budget 2022, Labour spokesperson on social welfare Seán Sherlock said social welfare increases must reflect the cost of living. Noting the increased uncertainty people are facing this winter, Deputy Sherlock said priority must be given to the most vulnerable in society. Deputy Sherlock said: “The…

Labour Party TD for Dublin Bay North Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said the State must pay the legal fees of the families seeking justice for the 48 victims of the 1981 Stardust fire tragedy. Describing the event as scarring the Northside for a generation, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said the families’ pursuit of justice must not be…

Highlighting a recent case at Nenagh District Court, Labour leader Alan Kelly said Government must increase investment in secure places for people with mental health illnesses. Deputy Kelly said the State’s failure to guarantee places in secure psychiatric facilities is causing disruption to the justice system, denying justice to victims and those suffering with serious…

Catch Up funding must be doubled Budget 2022 should make primary education free Greater investment in extracurricular activities needed Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said that the Minister must act on the OECD education report published this morning and bring Ireland’s investment in education up to speed with our European colleagues. Pointing to the…

Labour arts spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called on the Minister to outline her plans to ensure late night workers are looked after following the publication of the report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce. Any plan for the night economy must ensure that workers are paid fairly. Senator Sherlock said: “It’s really welcome to see a…