News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Annie Hoey has said called on Government to prioritise mental health in Budget 2022 and properly resource the national mental health policy. Speaking today, Senator Hoey said the Government needs to prioritise community mental health services in the forthcoming budget to stop people falling through the cracks and into…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has slammed the Minister’s handling of schools reopening as shambolic, showcasing a Department out of touch with reality. Deputy Ó Ríordáin has called for the education committee to be reconvened this Friday to resolve the matter with Ministers Foley and Donnelly. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said:…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing over six months of campaigning for a €100 million Catch Up for Children fund, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has slammed the Minister’s proposed €50 million fund for lost learning during school closures. The ill-thought through fund will not support long-term recovery for children’s academic or wellbeing and is…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the coming into effect last week of a highly restrictive anti-abortion law in Texas, Labour TD Ivana Bacik has called on Minister Donnelly to publish details about the review of Ireland’s abortion legislation.  Deputy Bacik said:  “Recent developments on abortion in Texas remind us that across the world,  anti-abortion activists…

News – The Labour PartyIn solidarity with those striking from the Local Employment Services against the proposed privatisation tender, Labour Party spokesperson on social protection Seán Sherlock said today’s strike must be a wakeup call for the Minister to address the concerns of the proposed new tender for local employment services. Deputy Sherlock called on…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on further and higher education Annie Hoey has called on the Minister to outline his plans to ensure all students who require accommodation will have affordable options available to them. As the housing crisis continues to spiral into every section of society, Senator Hoey said more needs to be…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the publication of the Housing for All plan, Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said it was heavy on aspiration but lacks ambition on State-led delivery, said it required detailed study and that implementation will be key. Senator Moynihan said: “With another new housing plan published today, what people will…

News – The Labour Party Education programme targeted at young people also needed to change online culture. Seven months on since the commencement of his bill to tackle online harassment and harmful communications, Labour Party Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin has welcomed the #NoExcuses campaign launched today to combat the illegal sharing of intimate images without…