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Full Explanation needed on Leaving Cert errors

News – The Labour Party Minister for Education must take questions in the Dáil today. Clarity needed on impact of upgrading on college places. No briefing provided to Opposition spokespeople. After the Taoiseach revealed to the Labour Leader Alan Kelly the discovery of two errors in the calculated grades system, Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin…

30 September 2020

Media Commission must include trade union and regional media representation

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the Government’s announcement of the membership of the Future of Media Commission, Labour Party Media Spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock said:  “I am disappointed that the Government appears to have left major gaps in the makeup of the Future of Media Commission. The sustainability and viability of the media in…

29 September 2020

Nash publishes draft legislation to tackle lobbying loophole

News – The Labour Party Proposed change to law empowers SIPO to carry out an investigation if there is a breach of Section 22 of the Regulation of Lobbying Act. Provides for penalties including a Class C fine of up to €2,500, and up to two years in prison. Following the controversy over the appointment of…

29 September 2020

Huge public support for sick pay shows need for government action now

News – The Labour Party Ireland Thinks Poll shows 87% support for legal right to sick pay. Dáil to vote on Labour Bill on Wednesday. Government wrong to delay action for at least six months. With the Dáil due to vote on Labour’s Sick Leave and Parental Leave (Covid-19) Bill on Wednesday, Labour Party Leader…

29 September 2020

Labour doorstep 12pm LH Plinth with Ged Nash on Banks and Lobbying

News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD will be available to speak to the media at 12pm on the Leinster House plinth on mortgage repayment breaks, and lobbying regulations. What: Labour doorstep with Ged Nash. Where: Leinster House plinth. When: 12pm, Tuesday 29th September ENDS

Labour Trade Unionists
29 September 2020

Intercity Bus routes are essential services and closure decision must be reviewed

News – The Labour Party Sectoral Employment Order for private bus industry still needed. Shutting down Bus Éireann routes between major cities must be reviewed said Labour Transport spokesperson Duncan Smith as it will lead to the loss of services for many other towns along the routes, calling on the Minister to intervene, and establish…

28 September 2020

Undermining of Lobbying rules deeply concerning

News – The Labour Party Department of Finance becoming training school for corporate careers. With another Fine Gael Minister for Financial Services resigning from politics to take up an industry lobbying position, Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash said the government party should clarify if it believes this is an appropriate move. He said the spirit…

28 September 2020

Flexibility needed for students who will not avail of student accommodation

News – The Labour Party Private landlords should offer refunds Minister must instruct remaining HEI’s to refund deposits and rent paid if requested Flexibility is needed for students who will not avail of student accommodation due to Covid-19 restrictions according to Labour Spokesperson for Further and Higher Education, Senator Annie Hoey. Senator Hoey said: “Landlords…

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28 September 2020

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