As the Citizens’ Assembly discuss how the State can respond to climate change, Labour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said that the public sector can set the lead on reducing our emissions, and installing solar panels on our schools is a good place to start. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “If we want…

Labour Party spokesperson on the Environment, Senator Ivana Bacik, has said that the State must not shirk from responsibilities on climate change.  This comes as the Citizens’ Assembly discusses the State’s response to climate change. Senator Bacik said: “I am very pleased that the Citizens’ Assembly is discussing the State’s response to climate change today….

Labour Party TD for Cork East and former Minister for Overseas Aid, Seán Sherlock TD, has criticised members of the Independent Alliance for their plan to go to North Korea to try bring world peace. Deputy Sherlock commented: “Another day, another outrageous attention seeking idea from John Halligan and his Independent Alliance friends. This is…

To mark the first anniversary of the election of US President Donald Trump this Wednesday, November 8th, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin is again joining with others in taking an ‘Irish Stand’ against his policies.  Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “This Wednesday makes the first anniversary of the election of Donald J Trump as the 45th President…

Labour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said local and central Government must drastically increase the level of inspection at registered rental properties, and move to clamp down on rogue landlords that are operating underground. It follows revelations in last night’s RTÉ Investigates programme of sub-standard living conditions in the private rental sector. Deputy O’Sullivan…

Responding to the latest Exchequer Returns, Labour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD, said: “Today’s Exchequer Returns to the 31st of October represent ten full months of the year, and  indicate that the economy continues to power ahead in terms of tax receipts, while expenditure remains somewhat behind profile. “Our economy faces a serious crisis in…

Labour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has expressed her shock at the appalling conditions of a number of rental properties in Dublin revealed in an RTÉ Investigates programme. Deputy O’Sullivan questioned whether there is scope for a criminal investigation into the matter if peoples’ lives were recklessly endangered due to fire safety breaches. Deputy O’Sullivan…

Labour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Government to set out their plans for the future funding of higher education. This comes as the European Commission has stated that Ireland has the second highest level of third-level fees in Europe. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The Government has been sitting on…