News – The Labour Party Major need to re-affirm RTÉ editorial standards and conflict of interest guidelines. Labour Arts, Media and Workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the drip feed of information and the statement today by Marty Morrisey throws RTÉ into greater disarray. Senator Sherlock said: “This evening we have a statement from Marty…

News – The Labour PartyQuestioning the Tánaiste during Leaders’ Questions today, Labour leader Ivana Bacik urged Government to take on board the views of the Women of Honour group in finalising plans for the statutory inquiry into allegations of abuse and harassment in the Defence Forces. Deputy Bacik said: “The Women of Honour have been…

News – The Labour PartyQuestioning the Minister for Social Protection in the Dáil today, Labour Health spokesperson Duncan Smith demanded a fundamental change to the structure of the carers allowance. Deputy Smith said: “Carers across the country carry out trojan work to look after loved ones. Carers look after their loved ones in their home,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has urged the Minister for Education and her Department to issue a circular to all teachers regarding filming paid partnership social media posts within the classroom. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “There’s a broader conversation happening at the moment of what is and is not appropriate…

News – The Labour PartyLabour arts, media and workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called on RTÉ to outline why it believes many of its presenters who make use of personal service companies are contractors rather than employees. Senator Sherlock said: “The payments scandal surrounding RTÉ’s top paid presenter Ryan Tubridy has blown the lid…

News – The Labour PartyLabour arts, media and workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it’s time for RTÉ to lay all its cards on the table. Senator Sherlock said: “There can be no more drip feed of information from RTÉ. I would implore the senior management team to get all their ducks in a row…

News – The Labour Party Six months of RTÉ review must lead to serious reform Labour Arts, Media and Workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock welcomed the publication of the terms of reference for the review into RTÉ, but said that the role of the RTÉ funding model in contributing to bad decision making must form…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the publication of the Summer Economic Statement (SES), Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash called on the Minister for Finance to clarify how much will be spent on one off measures as these have now become a recurring annual feature of the Budget process. Deputy Nash said: “Today’s announcement of…