Labour leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has urged the Government to end the current maternity restrictions and ensure that there is a consistent application of a minimum standard of care across the country. Highlighting the numerous stories of women, partners and families throughout the country, Deputy Kelly said antigen testing and Covid passports…

Following the publication of HSE figures showing an increase in referrals for people seeking treatment for eating disorders, Labour Senator Annie Hoey has called on the Minister to urgently outline her plans to address the need. Highlighting the continued failings by Government to provide adequate funding to the treatment of eating disorders, Senator Hoey said…

Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister to allow a choice of written exams and accredited grades for the Leaving Cert class of 2022. Speaking during the education committee, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said an early decision must be made on this to provide clarity for students, teachers and parents in advance…

Labour Party Senator Marie Sherlock has said that it is ‘alarming’ that ongoing recruitment failures which have led to severe staff shortages in the Dublin Fire Brigade.   Speaking this morning, Sherlock said: “For the past two weeks, Dublin Fire Brigade has been operating with up to five fire engines not available for deployment should their need arise. This…

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the killing of 69 young activists in Labour Youth’s sister party, the Workers’ Youth League (AUF) in Utøya on 22nd July 2011. Speaking to mark the anniversary, the Chair of Labour Youth, Sarah Noville, said: “10 years ago we were anxiously learning about these young people being murdered in…

In response to the launch of the implementation plan for the Drogheda Community Safety & Wellbeing report by the Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys, Louth & East Meath Labour TD Ged Nash said: “Today represents an important turning point for Drogheda. This time three years ago a devastating gang feud which has claimed three lives…

Speaking on the death of former Progressive Democrats Leader Des O’Malley, Labour Leader Alan Kelly said: “On behalf of the Labour Party I want to extend my sympathies to the family, friends and supporters of Des O’Malley. “He leaves behind a distinguished legacy in public life and played a central role in our politics throughout…

AIB must halt proposed bank closures until banking review has been completed Minister must leverage 71% stake in AIB to prevent the closure of local branches Moratorium on branch closures and staff cuts required for State-owned bank Speaking after the announcement by AIB that they are to close 15 branches, the Labour Party’s Finance Spokesperson…