News – The Labour Party“I was contacted by Patsy O’Keefe from Clonmel in early 2018 regarding the untimely passing of his wife Kay the previous year. Patsy got in touch with me as not just a Tipperary TD but based on my work with Vicky Phelan. “He told me the story about what had happened…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Marie Sherlock has said it is outrageous that the development of the new school building for Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire, Parnell Square has got caught up in a political game of cat and mouse between the Department of Education and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Senator Sherlock said:…

News – The Labour Party Apprenticeships key to unlocking housing crisis solutions Labour Senator Mark Wall has demanded government legislate for people undertaking apprenticeships to have access to the minimum wage. As the housing disaster continues to put vulnerable people at risk, Senator Wall said Government has the power to encourage more workers into trades…

News – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has urged Government to consider the implementation of a Climate Ticket to encourage more people to leave the car at home. Deputy Smith said an improvement in public transport and cycling infrastructure will be vital for the behaviour changes needed to address our climate targets. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator and Oireachtas Health Committee member Annie Hoey has called on Government to introduce lung cancer screening programme to help with earlier diagnosis. Senator Hoey said: “Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in Ireland, yet it is largely preventable if it is caught early. Right…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Mark Wall said the utter failure of Government to prioritise renters’ rights has brought us to the cliff-edge renters are facing with the lifting of the eviction ban. Senator Wall said the eviction ban should be extended but alongside a suite of measures to get on top of the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson, Aodhán Ó’Ríordáin has today (Monday, 13th March) demanded that the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris comes to the negotiating table to settle an escalating dispute over new working time arrangements for Gardaí. Speaking following a Day of Action organised by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI), Deputy…

News – The Labour Party Serious question as to whether this means additional gardaí in the local area or reallocation of existing officers. Policing response must be accompanied by plans to tackle dereliction and lack of available medical injection facilities in the area. Labour Dublin Central Senator Marie Sherlock said: “The opening of a new…