News – The Labour PartyThe government’s announcement of a Work Life Bill this week that solely makes accommodations for people with caring responsibilities totally misreads the changes in work over the past two years. Government’s bill will fall far short of meeting the very clear demand for a greater work life balance in this country….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Higher Education spokesperson, Annie Hoey, has today (Friday, 22nd April) demanded that the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris steps up and guarantees that remote learning options become a permanent feature of our education system. The call comes following news that colleges are actively emailing students to confirm…

News – The Labour Party Corporate rentals should be required to rent for temporary period Following reports that more than 50% of accommodation pledges for Ukrainian refugees has fallen through, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan urged government to consider bringing in temporary emergency compulsory rental powers. Senator Moynihan said: “Government has been on the backfoot…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing a seminar hosted by Labour Party, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock have called for stronger workers’ rights for SNAs. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “In the week of teachers’ unions conferences, we in the Labour Party wanted to highlight the disparity in terms and conditions…

News – The Labour Party Shortsighted and wasteful that Govt are choosing to legislate for remote work and flexible work separate to each other Bill will fall far short of key worker demand for flexible work arrangements for all workers Working parents need for flexible work arrangements will not suddenly end when child is 12…

News – The Labour PartyLeader of the Labour Party and TD for Dublin Bay South, Ivana Bacik has today (Wednesday, 20th April) commented on reports of the closure of the Rathmines Citizens Information Centre (CIC) later this week. Deputy Bacik said: “I am concerned and disappointed at reports that the Rathmines CIC is to close…

News – The Labour Party SPU process a form of ‘guesswork’ against backdrop of war on Ukraine Government should drop tax cuts plan which favours better-off Bulk of available resources should be used for targeted cost of living measures and public investment Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has tonight (Wednesday, 13th April) said that the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has today (Wednesday, 13th April) demanded that government brings forward Budget 2023 in light of the current cost of living crisis. As government announces more measures to supposedly ease the financial burden on struggling households, Deputy Nash said the piecemeal proposals announced today will not meaningfully improve…