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Guidance needed today on Government mid-term plans

News – The Labour Party Uncertainty must be addressed, and school communities consulted with. Knock on consequences of an extra week of closure will need to be addressed. School communities already under huge stress from challenges of remaining open and Covid free. Responding to the breaking news from the Irish Independent that the school mid-term…

09 October 2020

Failure of Government Covid and Brexit Loan schemes raises questions for Varadkar

News – The Labour Party Small drawdowns confirms that schemes aren’t working for businesses. Instead of sending letters Tánaiste should look at reducing the interest rate on loans. Less than a quarter of Working Capital Scheme and Brexit loan applications approved With less than 20% of government Covid-19 and Brexit supports being drawn down, Labour…

08 October 2020

Labour’s alternative budget is first and foremost a budget for workers

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the launch of Labour’s proposals for our alternative Budget 2021, the party’s spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock said:   “Labour’s alternative budget for 2021 is first and foremost a budget for workers. With so many working people struggling through the pandemic, it’s vital concrete steps are taken to…

08 October 2020

Labour Senators urge support for motion on Uyghur Muslims in China

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senators will today support a motion, proposed by Independent Senators Rónán Mullen and Michael McDowell, which calls on the Government to act on human rights abuses committed against Uyghur Muslims in China. Speaking on the motion, Labour Seanad group leader, Senator Ivana Bacik said: “I thank the Independent Group in…

Ivana Bacik TD
08 October 2020

Doorstep with Alan Kelly – 11am LH Plinth

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Alan Kelly will be available to speak to the media at 11am on the Leinster House plinth on his call for the Minister for Health to make a statement in the Dáil today. What: Doorstep with Alan Kelly When: 11am, Thursday 8th October Wednesday 7th October, 2.30pm Where:…

Labour Trade Unionists
08 October 2020

Why the delay on Airport Testing asks Smith

News – The Labour PartyFollowing questions to the DAA CEO at the Oireachtas Transport Committee about Covid-19 testing at our airports, Labour Transport spokesperson Duncan Smith is demanding answers from the Government on why there is such a delay, and why they are dragging their heels on an essential measure to get our aviation sector…

07 October 2020

Housing must be central to any Budget stimulus plans

News – The Labour Party Shockingly low social housing builds in 2020 show need for radical programme of construction in 2021. Labour calls for over €1 billion extra to be invested to deliver an extra 10,000 homes. Fair Deal for renters needed, Labour commits to a €15m arrears fund. Speaking today at the launch of…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan
07 October 2020

Pandemic shows need for a new Irish National Health Service as outlined in Labour’s Budget Plan

News – The Labour Party Labour launches Alternative Budget “A New Social Contract” which sets out plan for a new Irish National Health Service (INHS). First step towards an INHS is purchasing two private hospitals immediately to ensure ICU and bed capacity for the coming Winter. Plan includes €550 million in new capital spending, and…

07 October 2020

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