Speaking on the Labour Party’s Sick Leave and Parental Leave (Covid-19) Bill 2020 in the Dáil, Labour Business spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said: “What greater action can the State take to protect workers during this pandemic only to ensure there is statutory sick pay for all?  Sick pay is required in a health crisis. It…

Questioning the Minister for Social Protection in the Dáil this evening, Labour spokesperson Seán Sherlock called on her to restore the full €350 pandemic unemployment payment for those in the live events sector and creative industries who will not be likely to return to work for some time. Deputy Sherlock said: “The Labour Party has…

Responding to the Government’s plan to delay a decision on Labour’s sick pay proposals by at least six months, Labour’s spokesperson on Employment Affairs Senator Marie Sherlock said: “The lack of statutory sick leave is a fundamental weakness in our fight against the pandemic. We can’t wait six months for a public consultation when a…

Central Bank report confirms scale of wealth inequality in Ireland. Wealthiest 20% now have a median wealth of over €853,000 per person, with poorest 20% only having €1,000 per person. Wealth taxes needed in upcoming Budget to fund a fair recovery, broaden the tax base and build fiscal sustainability. Responding to the Central Bank report…

Labour Senator and spokesperson for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration Ivana Bacik has highlighted figures released in response to a Dáil question, which reveal that as of 18 September, Tusla had been notified of 63 incidences of Covid-19 occurring in 62 Irish early years services, showing the need for statutory sick pay for workers in…

Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly, and Employment Affairs spokesperson Sen. Marie Sherlock will be available to speak to the media at 11.30am on the Leinster House plinth on Tuesday 22nd September about our Sick Leave Bill, and issues of the day. On Wednesday at 10am the Dáil will debate Labour’s Sick Leave and Parental Leave…

Government needs to move speedily on supports for workers in Dublin in the Arts, Events and Hospitality sectors. Restore €350 payment level. As thousands of workers in Dublin face into no work for three weeks at a minimum, the Government must now move urgently to introduce adequate financial supports, Labour’s spokesperson for Employment affairs, Arts and…

Doorstep at 11.30am Tuesday 22nd on Leinster House plinth with Alan Kelly and Marie Sherlock. On Wednesday at 10am the Dáil will debate Labour’s Sick Leave and Parental Leave (Covid-19) Bill 2020 in private members time. The bill provides workers in Ireland with the legal right to sick pay for the first time. Bill will…