Early Years Educators are underpaid Parents are paying too much Children are without a suitable place Responding to the launch of the SIPTU Big Start Campaign Early Years Staffing and Pay Survey, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has set out Labour’s vision for the sector. Deputy Bacik said, “The results of the Big Start Campaign’s…

Minister must provide clarity to public on next steps Following news that the report into An Bord Pleanála has been referred to the DPP and an Garda Síochána, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called for the publication of the report in full. Senator Moynihan said: “It is absolutely critical that people have full confidence…

Labour spokesperson for Health and Disability, Duncan Smith has today (Monday, 15th August) called on the Government to prioritise people with disabilities in Budget 2023. Deputy Smith said: “We want to see concrete measures in this Budget that clearly set out how the government is going to tackle the scourge people have accessing disability services….

Labour spokesperson for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science, Annie Hoey has called on the Minister for Health and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science, to outline the status of the pandemic bonus for student nurses and midwives. Following reports that this bonus is yet to be received…

Time for a rent freeze Authorities must enforce rental caps Eviction ban must be put in place Responding to the latest housing report published by Daft.ie, Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan said specific protections must be put in place for renters who continue to experience the harsh end of the housing market. With record…

Cost of living crisis crippling students Labour spokesperson for Further and Higher Education Annie Hoey has called on government to introduce legislation to protect purpose built student accommodation. In light of the cost of living crisis, Senator Hoey said a suite of measures will be needed to ensure students have access to education this year….

Speaking this week at Féile an Pobail in Belfast, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock called on the Irish Government to establish a citizens’ assembly on the future of our island. Participating in a discussion entitled “Preparing for a New Ireland”, Senator Sherlock spoke about the importance of generating a conversation about the future of our island….

Pathway to reduction in emissions must be carried out in consultation with agricultural sector Labour TD for Cork East Seán Sherlock has called on Government to convene a Citizens’ Assembly on the future of Agriculture and food production in Ireland. Following the foot-dragging by government on agreeing sectoral climate targets, Deputy Sherlock said the reality…