News – The Labour Party Ban on voluntary contributions must be introduced. Free School Books and Meals should be delivered for all in Budget 2022. More financial support for back to school costs needed. Publishing the results of his back to school costs survey, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on Government to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to the media at 12pm today, Wednesday 1st September on the results of his back to school costs survey, and issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin on Back to School costs survey Where: Leinster House…

News – The Labour PartyWith the publication of a roadmap for the ending of restrictions, Labour Party Leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly paid tribute to all those who continue to play their part in the fight against Covid-19, but noted that the government’s latest plan failed to address the deep problems uncovered by the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour sport spokesperson Mark Wall has welcomed the announcement today by the FAI that the women’s senior team will now receive equal pay to our men’s team. Senator Wall said: “This is a very welcome move today by the FAI and an historic day for Irish sport. It sends a critically…

News – The Labour Party 930 families still without a home and total homelessness up again by 118 to 8,132. 943 young people aged 18-24 without a home, an increase of 165 or 21% in one month. Evictions are the primary cause of homelessness. Responding to the July homelessness figures, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan…

News – The Labour Party Vacant property tax must be robust enough to ensure effectiveness Renters cannot be forgotten Policy should not be based on the premise that people should couple up The Government’s Housing for All plan must have targeted action points to fix the dysfunctional housing market that has let too many people…

News – The Labour PartyNoting continued closures of creches throughout the country and the serious scarcity of affordable childcare places, Labour childcare spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has said that a radical overhaul is necessary to address systemic failings in the provision of childcare in Ireland. Deputy Bacik said: “There are serious problems with Ireland’s childcare system….

News – The Labour Party Minister indicated package would be available in the Autumn. Tánaiste told Dáil in June it would be published in the coming weeks. With schools reopening in the days ahead, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has again called on the Minister to clarify when the ‘catch-up’ scheme would be launched…