Then Taoiseach provided confidential document to NAGP despite neither having a formal role in agreement. Special access to privileged information granted to friend of the Fine Gael Leader. IMO GP members did not approve agreement until 22nd May – NAGP had no role in acceptance of agreement Tánaiste cannot be involved in public sector pay…

Reacting to the report in Village magazine that the then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar provided a confidential copy of a state contract to the head of a rival organisation, Labour’s Enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said: “The now Tánaiste must make a statement in the Dáil on Tuesday and answer questions about the report carried in…

Minister needs to ensure budget investment goes towards housing first Speaking after the release of the Homeless Quarterly Progress Report and September monthly homeless figures which showed a slight increase on the number exiting emergency accommodation and a very slight decrease in the number of people homeless. Senator Moynihan said while the figures have stabilised,…

Minister needs to be appear before Education Committee Sanatiser debacle latest in long list of Dept foul-ups  Is the Department fit for purpose to lead 4,000 schools through pandemic? Labour Education Spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D has described the Department of Education as having serious questions to answer on its competency and whether it is…

Speaking after three people were killed in a terror attack in a church in Nice, Labour Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Brendan Howlin has condemned the brutal attack. Deputy Howlin said: “As Labour Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs on behalf of myself and my colleagues in the Labour Party, I am revulsed by the horrific and barbaric…

Central Bank report published today shows around 100,000 mortgage holders could save over €1 billion in mortgage repayments by switching their mortgage, with available savings of €236 million estimated in the first year. Nash says that the Government is in ‘dereliction of duty’ by failing to inform consumers about the savings available through mortgage switching….

Reacting to news that the Government will enable survivors of Mother and Baby Homes to access their personal records under the GDPR, Labour Seanad Group Leader and Spokesperson for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik said: “News that survivors will be able to access personal data, following advice from the Data Protection Commission and…

Failure by Government to introduce airport testing is damaging the aviation sector   Labour Transport Spokesperson Duncan Smith T.D says urgent and decisive action is needed from Government to save aviation jobs after the news that Ryanair is to temporarily halt all its flights from the regional airports from November 14 to December 12. Deputy…