News – The Labour PartyResponding to Budget 2022, Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock called out the Government for failing to even mention the enormous youth unemployment problem that exists as a result of the pandemic. With current unemployment rates for young workers at 17.4% in September 2021, youth unemployment is running at almost four times…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to Budget 2022, Labour defence spokesperson Mark Wall said our Defence Forces deserve more than three sentences in a speech. Senator Wall said: “The three lines of thanks from Minister McGrath will mean nothing to the Defence Force families who continue to seek proper pay and conditions. The indication that…

News – The Labour Party Cost of living crisis is right now, not next September €250 emergency grant awarded last year should be reflected in this year’s payment The proposed budget increases to the SUSI grant should be backdated to September for this college year said Labour spokesperson Annie Hoey, as the cost of living…

News – The Labour Party Childcare package a welcome increase, but a vision for universal, public childcare lacking Additional funding to disability services welcome, but opportunity for radical change missed Following its publication, Ivana Bacik TD has said that Budget 2022 is a missed opportunity for a New Deal for Care in Ireland. Deputy Bacik…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to Budget 2022 Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said people want system change, not throwaway tax cuts. Deputy Smith said the post-pandemic crisis within our health system will not be resolved by this government. Deputy Smith said: “Budget 2022 will be a disappointment for many people in Ireland, particularly those…

News – The Labour Party Zoned land tax reduction from 7% vacant land tax to 3% No vacant homes tax Zero for renters No changes to HAP limits Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said Budget 2022 was a missed opportunity to tackle systemic issues in the housing market and confront the rental crisis head on….

News – The Labour Party As prices rise Budget 2022 will leave households worse off. For example a minimum €7.50 increase is needed to jobseeker payments to insulate against 3.7% inflation. Responding to the €5 increase to weekly payments, and other associated measures, Labour Social Protection spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD said the projected inflation rate…

News – The Labour PartyResponse to Budget 2022 – Check against delivery This Budget takes our State into the second century of its existence.  In 2022 we will mark the centenary of the foundation of the Free State. That in itself gives cause for reflection.  Coming out of this phase of the pandemic, the need…