Following the government cuts yesterday to the €350 Pandemic Unemployment Payment, Labour Social Protection spokesperson Seán Sherlock said the levels must be immediately restored as additional restrictions are about to imposed on Dublin and the ongoing restrictions on those in the events sector. Deputy Sherlock said: “There is an urgent need now to reverse the…

Labour Senator and spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Ivana Bacik has marked the first-ever UN International Equal Pay Day (18th September 2020) by calling for government action to close Ireland’s gender pay gap. Senator Bacik said: “Today on, the inaugural International Equal Pay Day, we must renew our efforts to achieve equal pay…

Minister promoting new bill today on conspiracy to murder but no sign yet of Government amendments to Coco’s law. Effective criminal sanctions needed for cyberbullying and online harassment. After restoring his bill to tackle online harassment and cyberbullying to the Dáil order paper today, Labour Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin called on the Minister for Justice…

Labour Spokesperson on Higher Education, Senator. Annie Hoey, has raised concerns with the Minister for Higher and Further Education regarding the use of research students as unpaid teachers in the higher education sector. This follows the issuing of an email to NUI Galway post graduate research students in recent days informing them of their obligation…

CPCC’s preliminary report suspects anti-competitive cooperation in some motor insurers over a 21-month period during 2015 and 2016. Findings come on top of Central Bank report which found massive difference in claims costs and premium hikes by insurers. Responding to today’s preliminary findings on the motor insurance industry from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission…

Explanation needed on airport testing A clear plan is needed from Government on travel restrictions according to Labour Transport Spokesperson, Duncan Smith T.D. Deputy Smith was speaking after it was announced that Ireland is to align with EU Commission policy and adopt a traffic light system for international travel. Deputy Smith said: “At the beginning…

Coco’s Law must be passed by Christmas according to Labour Justice Spokesperson Brendan Howlin who is reintroducing his Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill criminalising online harassment to the Dáil this week. Deputy Howlin accepted a petition from Jackie Fox, mother of Nicole Fox Fenlon calling for ‘Coco’s Law’ named in honour of her…

Comprehensive and clear communications needed from Government After failing to get any further clarity at Leader’s Questions from the Taoiseach, Labour Leader Alan Kelly said the government needs to give certainty and clarity to the people of Dublin on what actions they can or can’t take, after repeatedly asking the Taoiseach to address what the…