News – The Labour PartyLabour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged meaningful engagement from Government with retained firefighters in the Labour Court to avoid an all out strike on Tuesday. Senator Sherlock said: “It’s welcome news that the parties will meet in the Labour Court in Monday. There is a lot riding on the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has urged Government to progress Labour Party legislation to ban all gambling ads. Senator Wall said: “The move by the Guardian to ban gambling ads is hugely welcome and the right thing to do. “In print, broadcast, on social media, people are bombarded with gambling ads…

News – The Labour PartyLabour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has branded it as shameful that many cleaners, catering, security and other staff in public hospitals have yet to receive their pandemic bonus payment. Senator Sherlock said: “The utter disregard of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party towards low-paid workers is outrageous. It…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Business Committee Duncan Smith has demanded a Dáil debate to resolve the retained firefighters industrial dispute. Deputy Smith said: “SIPTU, the trade union representing retained firefighters, have issued a stark warning to Government this morning as retained firefighters will begin to resign…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has urged swift Government action following an anticipated mass resignation of retained firefighters. Deputy Sherlock said: “SIPTU, the trade union representing retained firefighters, have issued a very stark warning to Government about potential mass resignations of firefighters due to the failure of Minister O’Brien to…

News – The Labour Party Funding and vision needed for community spaces Labour Senator Mark Wall has urged care and collective responsibility to tackle littering during the spell of good weather. Senator Wall said: “The local community and Kildare Council are working hard to keep on top of litter all year around, but once the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has welcomed the vote by the European Parliament to ban unpaid internships. Senator Sherlock said: “The vote in the European Parliament to ban unpaid internships casts a light on the failures of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party to implement progressive policy here…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator and member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism Mark Wall said the publication of the Committee’s report must spur Government into action for young autistic people. Senator Wall said: “The publication of the Committee’s report is to be welcomed today but it cannot just gather dust on the…