Labour Party education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin will be available to speak to the media at 11:30am today, Thursday 9th September on education matters and other issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Brendan Howlin Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11:30am, Thursday 9th September…

Welcoming the publication of Ireland’s first National Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills plan, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said the implementation of a national literacy strategy has the potential to end systemic disadvantage in Ireland. Deputy Ó Ríordáin: “Today is a momentous day for ending systemic disadvantage and inequality and I welcome the publication…

Labour Senator Annie Hoey has said called on Government to prioritise mental health in Budget 2022 and properly resource the national mental health policy. Speaking today, Senator Hoey said the Government needs to prioritise community mental health services in the forthcoming budget to stop people falling through the cracks and into the wrong services. Senator…

Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has slammed the Minister’s handling of schools reopening as shambolic, showcasing a Department out of touch with reality. Deputy Ó Ríordáin has called for the education committee to be reconvened this Friday to resolve the matter with Ministers Foley and Donnelly. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “I have written to…

Following over six months of campaigning for a €100 million Catch Up for Children fund, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has slammed the Minister’s proposed €50 million fund for lost learning during school closures. The ill-thought through fund will not support long-term recovery for children’s academic or wellbeing and is a fraction of what…

Following the coming into effect last week of a highly restrictive anti-abortion law in Texas, Labour TD Ivana Bacik has called on Minister Donnelly to publish details about the review of Ireland’s abortion legislation.  Deputy Bacik said:  “Recent developments on abortion in Texas remind us that across the world,  anti-abortion activists are targeting hard-fought women’s…

In solidarity with those striking from the Local Employment Services against the proposed privatisation tender, Labour Party spokesperson on social protection Seán Sherlock said today’s strike must be a wakeup call for the Minister to address the concerns of the proposed new tender for local employment services. Deputy Sherlock called on the Minister to meet…

Labour spokesperson on further and higher education Annie Hoey has called on the Minister to outline his plans to ensure all students who require accommodation will have affordable options available to them. As the housing crisis continues to spiral into every section of society, Senator Hoey said more needs to be done to protect and…