Central Bank figures show that interest rate rip-off for households and businesses continues unabated Caps on mortgage interest rates now required Public and community banking model needed to kick-start Covid-19 recovery.   Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has said that today’s figures released by the Central Bank figures shows that the interest rate rip-off goes…

Speech by Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly on the Labour Party motion calling for an Aggressive Suppression Strategy for Covid-19 Today, the Labour Party is bringing forward an extremely important motion. I would like the Minister and Government to listen to what we say collectively over the next two hours. This is not about being…

Speaking during the Labour Party’s Motion on the adoption of a National Aggressive Suppression Strategy, Labour Party Spokesperson on Social Protection, Seán Sherlock TD urged the Government to create a funding pot to fully research the impact of Long COVID and its effect on workers who have recovered initially from the virus. Deputy Sherlock said:…

Speaking after the first stage of the Pre-legislative scrutiny at the Housing Committee, Senator Rebecca Moynihan called on the Minister to specify how the proposals of the Affordable Housing Act comply with the Equal Status Act. Under the scheme of The Affordable Housing Bill, the Government is proposing to marginalise people in receipt of the…

Frontloading of tax bills not acceptable and unfair to hardest hit workers Labour Spokesperson on Social Protection Seán Sherlock TD has said that the Government must stop moving the goalposts during the game with revelations that PUP recipients this year who return to work will have to pay tax on payments immediately. Deputy Sherlock said:…

Launching the party’s Dáil motion on a National Aggressive Suppression Strategy, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash called on Government to present its clear vision for economic supports and recovery post-Covid.  Deputy Nash said: “On two occasions, this Government has postponed the publication of the Natioanl Economic Plan, and we’re calling on the Government to provide…

The decision to extend medical cards for those with a terminal illness while overdue is very welcome said Labour Leader Alan Kelly, praising campaigner John Wall for his successful but long campaign. Deputy Kelly said: “I am delighted today that the vocal campaign by John Wall to secure medical cards for those with a terminal…

Speaking at the launch of a Labour Party motion to be debated in the Dáil on Wednesday calling for a National Aggressive Suppression Strategy for Covid-19, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly called on the Government to bring forward a coherent plan adopting a ‘Zero Covid’ approach. Deputy Kelly said: “It’s very clear listening to the…