News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has strongly criticised the Minister for Education Norma Foley for missing a real opportunity to stamp out elitism in schools. Deputy O’Ríordáin urged the Government to stop can kicking on Labour’s amendment to the Education (Admissions to Schools) Act. He said: “Since January, myself and…

News – The Labour Party Taoiseach confirmed to Deputy Bacik that a new clinical lead will be appointed, but still no timeline Speaking in relation to comments made in reply to her by the Taoiseach, Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has said that a greater sense of urgency is needed to address the serious shortcomings…

News – The Labour PartyLabour arts spokesperson Marie Sherlock has extended congratulations to the cast and crew of Banshees of Inisherin, An Cailin Ciuin and An Irish Goodbye for their Oscar nominations announced today. Senator Sherlock said that the 14 total nods for Irish nominees should serve to highlight the value of investing in the…

News – The Labour Party Nash calls for money to be returned to Michael Stone immediately Labour finance and public expenditure and reform spokesperson Ged Nash has today (Tuesday 24th January) said it is clear that Minister Paschal Donohue has broken the electoral rules not once, but twice and called on the Minister to make…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Further and Higher Education Senator Annie Hoey has called for the Department of Education to roll out LGBTQ+ training for all members of school communities nationwide. Senator Hoey said: “There has been much discourse in recent months on the role that schools play in supporting students in discovering…

News – The Labour PartyLabour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said it is unbelievable and shocking to learn that heavy medications are being prescribed to young people without the clinical back up and support that’s required. Responding to the Mental Health Commission report into issues in CAMHS, Deputy Smith said a root and branch nationwide audit…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to figures published by the ESRI today showing a very large migrant earnings gap of 22%, Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said the figures must be a wake up call to Government and that we need to see comprehensive union recognition and collective bargaining rights in this country. If…

News – The Labour PartyLabour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said it is concerning to see a huge drop off in the recruitment of Gardaí. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “I am extremely concerned at the decreasing number of members of An Garda Síochana. With numbers dropping to 13,907 in November 2022, from 17,750 in March…