Labour defence spokesperson Mark Wall has welcomed the move to offer an apology to Dónal de Róiste after 53 years. Senator Wall said questions remain as to the delay in providing justice to de Róiste and his family. Senator Wall said: “It is welcome news that an apology will be issued to Dónal de Róiste…

Speaking following the admission of a breach of duty by two laboratories for screening CervicalCheck smear tests today, Labour’s Alan Kelly said clinicians can no longer claim ‘limitations of screening’ absolutely as an argument for a failure to read smear tests correctly. Deputy Kelly was present in the court today alongside Stephen Teap, whose late…

Government must respond urgently to disadvantage and stop putting it on long finger. Labour Party Senator Marie Sherlock has said the major shortage of free preschool places in the Dublin’s north inner city cannot continue to be ignored by the Government. Speaking after the Labour party brought forward a motion in the Seanad last night…

Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for a review into the requirement for Higher Level Irish at Leaving Certificate level for people entering the teaching profession. With huge challenges faced by the teacher shortage, Deputy Ó Ríordáin questioned the rationale for the mandatory Higher Level Irish qualification, when it is not needed for…

Today (Thursday, 8th December), the Dáil will debate Labour’s Dublin Bay Bill to establish a statutory Dublin Bay Authority charged with preserving the distinctive character of Dublin Bay, and protecting its ecology as a coastal resource. Speaking in advance of the debate, Labour leader and Dublin Bay South TD Ivana Bacik said that it’s time…

Labour enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash TD has today (Wednesday, 7th December) said the government needs to show more ambition for indigenous enterprise if sustainable economic development and employment growth is to be sustained. Commenting on the publication of the new White Paper on Enterprise 2022-2030 published today, Deputy Nash said: “Labour has been calling for…

Speaking in response to the forced closure of the Mater Hospital’s Long Covid Clinic, Senator Marie Sherlock has sharply criticised the HSE’s decision to disadvantage Long Covid sufferers living on the northside of Dublin. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Sherlock said: “The closure of the Long Covid Clinic at the Mater Hospital will deprive communities…

Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has today (Tuesday 6th December) expressed his horror at the shootings in Dublin last night and reiterated his calls for a cast iron date for a Citizens Assembly on Drugs to be held. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “This is yet another shocking shooting on the streets of our capital…