Labour leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly has reiterated his call to Government to pay a pandemic bonus to honour and recognise the work that healthcare workers have done to slow the spread of Covid. Backing health unions call to the Taoiseach to intervene, Deputy Kelly said he is taken aback that no proposal has…

Labour leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly has urged Government to resolve the ongoing issue of maternity restrictions. Speaking today, Deptuy Kelly said partners are essential to support and advocate for mothers throughout pregnant. Deputy Kelly said: “Maternity restrictions have been a constant issue throughout the pandemic. The Rotunda’s claim that too few pregnant people…

Labour Party Finance and Public Expenditure Spokesperson Ged Nash TD said today, in light of yesterday’s IPCC report, that the Government had to prove its bona fides on the climate crisis and that a number of crucial tests will emerge over the coming months.   Deputy Nash said: “A national conversation has to take place…

Meeting with Kellie Harrington this evening on her arrival home from Tokyo, Deputy Lord Mayor and Portland Row councillor Joe Costello, offered her warm congratulations on behalf of the City of Dublin. “It is a great honour for me on behalf of the Lord Mayor and on behalf of the City of Dublin to welcome…

Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said that rents are likely to continue to rise until the Minister intervenes and rebalances the rights of renters in the housing market. Speaking today, Senator Moynihan said the consistent and persistent failures of Government to work to protect rents highlights a Government trapped by private interests. Senator Moynihan…

Labour Senator Annie Hoey has called on the Minister for Health to reverse his decision regarding safe access zones at abortion clinics. A key commitment of the Programme for Government, Senator Hoey said the Minister is out of touch with reality if he thinks the current legislation is working well. If Government does not fulfil…

Limerick Labour Councillor Conor Sheehan has branded the Government decision to shelve legislation to provide safe access zones for people accessing abortion as unacceptable.  Cllr Sheehan said: “The Government decision to quietly shelve legislation to provide safe access zones for people accessing abortion services during the month of August when the Dáil is in recess…

Responding to news that Uninest will convert 571 student beds to tourist accommodation, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said the Government must support her bill to prevent developers circumnavigating planning guidelines on student accommodation. Senator Moynihan said: “This luxury student complex was once deemed vital for students by Government, at the detriment of local communities…