News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister to allow a choice of written exams and accredited grades for the Leaving Cert class of 2022. Speaking during the education committee, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said an early decision must be made on this to provide clarity for students, teachers…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator Marie Sherlock has said that it is ‘alarming’ that ongoing recruitment failures which have led to severe staff shortages in the Dublin Fire Brigade.   Speaking this morning, Sherlock said: “For the past two weeks, Dublin Fire Brigade has been operating with up to five fire engines not available for deployment should…

News – The Labour PartyToday marks the 10th anniversary of the killing of 69 young activists in Labour Youth’s sister party, the Workers’ Youth League (AUF) in Utøya on 22nd July 2011. Speaking to mark the anniversary, the Chair of Labour Youth, Sarah Noville, said: “10 years ago we were anxiously learning about these young…

News – The Labour PartyIn response to the launch of the implementation plan for the Drogheda Community Safety & Wellbeing report by the Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys, Louth & East Meath Labour TD Ged Nash said: “Today represents an important turning point for Drogheda. This time three years ago a devastating gang feud which…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the death of former Progressive Democrats Leader Des O’Malley, Labour Leader Alan Kelly said: “On behalf of the Labour Party I want to extend my sympathies to the family, friends and supporters of Des O’Malley. “He leaves behind a distinguished legacy in public life and played a central role…

News – The Labour Party AIB must halt proposed bank closures until banking review has been completed Minister must leverage 71% stake in AIB to prevent the closure of local branches Moratorium on branch closures and staff cuts required for State-owned bank Speaking after the announcement by AIB that they are to close 15 branches,…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing reports that certain shops of a large retailer are not facilitating workers’ vaccine appointments, Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock said that businesses must facilitate staff when an appointment arises. Senator Sherlock called on Government to specifically appeal to employers to help protect employees, customers and society at large. Senator Sherlock…

News – The Labour PartyWith Covid-19 leading to delays in CervicalCheck screening, Labour Party leader Alan Kelly said it is essential that confidence in the programme is maintained, capacity increased to address any future delays, and full transparency provided around any further delays. Deputy Kelly said: “It is deeply concerning that delays in the Cervical…