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 has called for a full…

Responding 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 our country is at…

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 former Minister Michael D’Arcy as…

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 Alan Kelly highlighted the result…

Labour 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

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 his stakeholder forum. Deputy Smith…

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 of the rules were being…

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 must offer flexibility to students…