Labour Housing Spokesperson, Senator Rebecca Moynihan has called for the eviction ban to be extended until at least March following the announcement that the Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is to bring a memo to Cabinet to ban evictions for the six-week period of Level 5 restrictions. Senator Moynihan said: “We don’t know what the trajectory…

Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly will be available to speak to the media at 11.45am at the Portico at LH2000 in response to the government announcement on Level 5 along with Sen. Rebecca Moynihan our housing spokesperson. What: Labour doorstep with Alan Kelly and Rebecca Moynihan. Where: Leinster House portico, LH2000 When: 11.45am, Tuesday 20th…

Government finally sees sense on restoration of supports for workers and families. Measurable targets for reopening of country needed so we can build hope for Christmas. Clear guidance on Labour’s proposal for social support bubbles essential. Nationalising private hospital capacity must be considered. Responding to the move to Level 5 tonight, Labour Party Leader Alan…

Priority must be to keep schools open and Education should be at the Covid Cabinet Committee. Daily engagement needed with Education stakeholders. With Level 4 plus restrictions due to be announced, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said the membership of the Covid-19 Cabinet Committee should be expanded to include the Education Minister, and…

Moynihan writes to the Health Minister asking for action on blunt household visit restrictions. Government must publish guidelines on social bubbles this week. LSE research shows importance in reducing loneliness and improving mental health but also combatting spread of Covid-19. With new restrictions likely to be agreed by Cabinet tomorrow, Labour Senator Rebecca Moynihan has…

Aer Lingus routes now at risk in Cork and Shannon. Airport testing promised for months but still not delivered. Government inaction is destroying jobs. The incoherent approach by the government to aviation continues said Labour Transport spokesperson Duncan Smith as the failure to provide airport testing is damaging confidence and destroying jobs as Aer Lingus…

Labour Brexit Spokesperson Brendan Howlin has called for cool heads after the announcement by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the UK should prepare for a no-deal Brexit following the passing of his self-imposed deadline for a deal. Deputy Howlin said: “The artificial deadline set by Boris Johnson has come and gone but hopefully a…

Employers need clear directions from Government to instruct workers to work from home No worker should feel compelled to come to work while sick and particularly during this pandemic where employees, employers and the community all owe a responsibly to each other. Labour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock was speaking after Deputy C.M.O…