In solidarity with those striking from the Local Employment Services against the proposed privatisation tender, Labour Party spokesperson on social protection Seán Sherlock said today’s strike must be a wakeup call for the Minister to address the concerns of the proposed new tender for local employment services. Deputy Sherlock called on the Minister to meet…

Labour spokesperson on further and higher education Annie Hoey has called on the Minister to outline his plans to ensure all students who require accommodation will have affordable options available to them. As the housing crisis continues to spiral into every section of society, Senator Hoey said more needs to be done to protect and…

Responding to the publication of the Housing for All plan, Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said it was heavy on aspiration but lacks ambition on State-led delivery, said it required detailed study and that implementation will be key. Senator Moynihan said: “With another new housing plan published today, what people will really care about is…

Education programme targeted at young people also needed to change online culture. Seven months on since the commencement of his bill to tackle online harassment and harmful communications, Labour Party Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin has welcomed the #NoExcuses campaign launched today to combat the illegal sharing of intimate images without consent and the reporting facility…

Ban on voluntary contributions must be introduced. Free School Books and Meals should be delivered for all in Budget 2022. More financial support for back to school costs needed. Publishing the results of his back to school costs survey, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on Government to use the Budget to make…

Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to the media at 12pm today, Wednesday 1st September on the results of his back to school costs survey, and issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin on Back to School costs survey Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When:…

With the publication of a roadmap for the ending of restrictions, Labour Party Leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly paid tribute to all those who continue to play their part in the fight against Covid-19, but noted that the government’s latest plan failed to address the deep problems uncovered by the pandemic in our social…

Labour sport spokesperson Mark Wall has welcomed the announcement today by the FAI that the women’s senior team will now receive equal pay to our men’s team. Senator Wall said: “This is a very welcome move today by the FAI and an historic day for Irish sport. It sends a critically important signal to all…