Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD has reiterated his call for the insurance industry to offer rebates to motor insurance customers. While some companies gave a small gesture to customers last year, there have been no moves to do the same this year. Traffic volumes remain low in 2021 as people stay within their 5km…

Reacting to the news that the CEO of the Beacon hospital facilitated the vaccination of teachers in his children’s school, Labour leader Alan Kelly has called for the resignation of the CEO. Deputy Kelly said:  “The actions of the CEO are scandalous and his position is now entirely untenable. Giving vaccines to teachers in his…

The Labour Party’s Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018 will return to the Seanad for resumed Committee Stage from 1:30pm-2:00pm today, Friday 26th March 2021. Committee Stage debate had previously been adjourned on the 2nd December 2020 to facilitate further discussion with Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and her…

Following revelations in an RTÉ Investigates report into the mistreatment of information relating to the families of children with special educational needs, Labour leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly has called on the Minister to come before the Dáil and explain if this is a common practice carried out by the Department. Deputy Kelly called…

Department of Justice-led scoping review a wake-up call for national and local government. Government must immediately fund urgent drug service and education measures. Implementation of the 73 recommendations can transform the area. Labour TD for Louth & East Meath Ged Nash, commenting on the publication of the Department of Justice-led ‘Drogheda; Creating a Bridge to…

Senator highlights need for €100m ‘Catch-Up for Children’ scheme focused on vulnerable children With the Easter break approaching, Labour Senator Rebecca Moynihan has called on the Minister for Social Protection to confirm that school meals will continue to be made available to children during the holidays. Senator Moynihan said: “The SVP report issued yesterday is…

Bill would introduce carbon footprint information on all products Labour climate spokesperson Duncan Smith has today introduced a Bill into Dáil Éireann which would introduce carbon labelling on all products. The National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021 would empower consumers to make decisions based on the carbon footprint of a products,…

12 years on and not a single individual have been made accountable their role in the Tracker Mortgage Scandal Unacceptable three year delay by Minister for Finance in introducing Senior Executive Accountability Regime for bankers €38 million fine for Ulster Bank will not undo damage to countless lives In response to the imposition of a…