Consultation welcome but students need concrete timeline Third level institutions not referenced as part of the plan Where is the independent review of Leaving Cert 2020?   Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has called on the Minister for Education to set a concrete timeline for a decision regarding this year’s Leaving Cert. The…

Labour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has urged the Minister for Transport to urgently sign off on regional and local roads maintenance grant allocation. This money is of vital importance to ensure the continued improvement of our roads, making them safer for all users.  Deputy Smith said:  “Local authorities all over the country continue to…

Labour Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson Brendan Howlin has called on the Irish Government to use our position on the UN Security Council and within the EU to address the despicable treatment of the Uighur population in China, saying we can no longer stand idly by as grotesque human rights abuses continue with impunity. Deputy Howlin…

Labour Local Government spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said the latest power grab by the Minister for Housing through the proposed Land Development Agency Bill is unacceptable and undemocratic, and must be dropped. Senator Moynihan said: “The latest power grab by central government to strip Councillors of the power to block land transfers and disposals is…

High Court judgement on business interruption claim is watershed decision David v Goliath case shows insurance industry’s contempt for loyal customers Levy on insurance profits must be considered as part of radical shake-up of sector   Responding to today’s High Court decision that four bar owners should receive compensation from FBD for the interruption to…

Labour Seanad Group Leader and Spokesperson for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik will join early years professionals, childcare providers, parents and supporters in an online day of action for the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, organised by the Together for Early Years coalition.  Speaking on the day of action, Senator Bacik…

Labour TD for Cork East and member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children & Youth Affairs Seán Sherlock has called on the government to provide clarity on pay and conditions for Early Years Educators and Childcare Workers following the completion of the report into the sector. Today in the Dáil, Deputy Sherlock lent the…

Is Ireland really the most prosperous country in Europe? report highlights limitations of GDP as a measurement of economic and social development Highlights need for new metrics as contained in Labour’s Measuring Quality of Life in Ireland Bill  Forthcoming National Economic Plan must include commitment on robust ‘Quality of Life’ Indicators With one in four…