Government finally sees sense on restoration of supports for workers and families. Measurable targets for reopening of country needed so we can build hope for Christmas. Clear guidance on Labour’s proposal for social support bubbles essential. Nationalising private hospital capacity must be considered. Responding to the move to Level 5 tonight, Labour Party Leader Alan…

Priority must be to keep schools open and Education should be at the Covid Cabinet Committee. Daily engagement needed with Education stakeholders. With Level 4 plus restrictions due to be announced, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said the membership of the Covid-19 Cabinet Committee should be expanded to include the Education Minister, and…

Moynihan writes to the Health Minister asking for action on blunt household visit restrictions. Government must publish guidelines on social bubbles this week. LSE research shows importance in reducing loneliness and improving mental health but also combatting spread of Covid-19. With new restrictions likely to be agreed by Cabinet tomorrow, Labour Senator Rebecca Moynihan has…

Aer Lingus routes now at risk in Cork and Shannon. Airport testing promised for months but still not delivered. Government inaction is destroying jobs. The incoherent approach by the government to aviation continues said Labour Transport spokesperson Duncan Smith as the failure to provide airport testing is damaging confidence and destroying jobs as Aer Lingus…

Labour Brexit Spokesperson Brendan Howlin has called for cool heads after the announcement by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the UK should prepare for a no-deal Brexit following the passing of his self-imposed deadline for a deal. Deputy Howlin said: “The artificial deadline set by Boris Johnson has come and gone but hopefully a…

Employers need clear directions from Government to instruct workers to work from home No worker should feel compelled to come to work while sick and particularly during this pandemic where employees, employers and the community all owe a responsibly to each other. Labour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock was speaking after Deputy C.M.O…

Labour Senators have today criticised the hasty manner in which the Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes) Report Bill is being rushed through the Seanad by the Government. Speaking on the Bill, Seanad Group Leader Senator Ivana Bacik said, “Simply put, more time is needed. It has become very clear this week from our Second Stage debate…

Minister confirms plans to meet UIster Bank management Ged Nash TD has expressed his concerns over reports in today’s Irish Times that Cerberus Capital Management is considering making a bid for Ulster Bank’s €20.5 billion loan book. Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD said: “Today, the Minister for Finance confirmed to me in a reply…