News – The Labour PartyLabour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has expressed his concern for patient outcomes as the HSE announce a recruitment freeze. Deputy Smith said: “News of the recruitment freeze will be a huge blow to all who work in the HSE. This latest measure will have a massive long term impact on Ireland’s…

News – The Labour PartyLabour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has demanded tax relief on trade union subscriptions to help workers gain access to industrial relations protections. Senator Sherlock said: “The old saying is true – united we bargain, divided we beg. That’s why Labour is demanding tax relief for trade union subscriptions to ensure…

News – The Labour Party Need to raise pay not just age limits  Garda rostering issue has also only been delayed until next April Labour justice spokesperson Aodhan O Riordain has said it is simply not workable to ask someone in their late 30s or 40s to join the Gardai and take a training allowance…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has said that the €3billion climate component of the government’s proposed €14billion Infrastructure, Climate & Nature Fund needs to be markedly increased if we are to have any chance of meeting our climate targets. Speaking after publication of the government’s outline proposal for the Fund, Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyQuestioning the Tanaiste in the Dail today, Labour leader Ivana Bacik urged action for workers in the community and voluntary sector ahead of planned strikes next Tuesday. Deputy Bacik said: “They say ignorance is bliss but this Government will get a rude wake up call next Tuesday when workers from the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Defence spokesperson Mark Wall said it is galling to see the level of money spent on reports into the Defence Forces rather than tackling the issues of pay and conditions head on. Senator Wall said: “The Government seems to have no issue forking our hundreds of thousands of euros on…

News – The Labour PartyLabour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the failure of Budget 2024 to provide early miscarriage leave means women remain disadvantaged in the workplace. Senator Sherlock said: “In March 2021, Labour introduced a Bill to provide up to 20 days paid time off work for women who experience an early miscarriage,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Higher Education, Senator Annie Hoey has said that Budget 2024 provides a repeat of last year’s one-off measures while doing nothing for the long-term future of students in Ireland. Senator Hoey said: “Government are patting themselves on the back for a once-off reduction in student fees while providing…