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 break may be extended by…

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 Enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin…

Speaking 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 protect incomes, safeguard workers’…

Labour 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 the Seanad for bringing…

Labour 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: Leinster House plinth.

Following 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 back in action. Deputy…

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 Labour’s Alternative Budget Labour Housing…

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 an additional €700 million in…