News – The Labour PartySpeaking in relation to the issue of VAT on food supplements, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, reiterated his support for no change in the zero rating of food supplements in Budget 2020. Deputy Howlin said: “It has been the case for decades that the state charges the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called for the HPV vaccine catch up programme to be extended to boys. Deputy Kelly said: “In the upcoming budget, the Minister for Health needs to ensure that provisions are made to extend the HPV vaccine catch up programme to boys. “It is…

News – The Labour PartyReacting to today’s homelessness figures, Labour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, said: “Today’s figures show that an extra 70 children became homeless in August, bringing the total number of homeless children in Ireland to 3,848.  “This is truly a heart-breaking and unacceptable situation. “Emergency accommodation is no place for a child,…

News – The Labour PartyThe leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, has accused the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, of being ‘less than forthcoming’ in his dealings around the appointment of the new Central Bank Governor. Deputy Howlin was responding to reports in the Irish Times about concerns expressed by the Central Bank Commission about…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Longford-Westmeath, Willie Penrose, has said every effort must be made to avoid job cuts at Bórd na Móna. Deputy Penrose said: “I’m extremely concerned to hear from the Group of Unions that management at Bórd na Móna has warned jobs may be on the line in the coming…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan TD has expressed concern about the long waiting times being faced by those on low incomes looking to retrofit their homes under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme. The comments come after PQ replies tabled by Deputy O’Sullivan to the Climate Change Minister showed wait times…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking ahead of the planned 24-hour strike action by staff operating speed camera vans tomorrow morning, Labour Party leader, Brendan Howlin TD has said the Minister for Justice is responsible for dealing with the issue and ensuring that the deterrent of speed cameras is in place this weekend. Deputy Howlin commented:…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the latest official figures on the cost of childcare here, Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Sean Sherlock said: “These figures highlight how working families are being absolutely hammered by unaffordable childcare costs. “Just a day after the latest RTB data put average rent in Dublin at…