News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Cork East and Party Spokesperson on Social Protection, Seán Sherlock has called on the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys to immediately intervene and instruct her department officials to attend exploratory talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in order to deal with the future of local employment…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister for Education to outline the additional covid supports and resources that will be put in place ahead of the return to school tomorrow. On November 16th, Deputy Ó Ríordáin sought a meeting between opposition spokespeople and the Minister which was…

News – The Labour Party Contact tracing must be carried out for close contacts after positive antigen result Covid Illness Benefit must protect those restricting movements Without paid sick leave many workers are in increasingly precarious situations Labour employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has called on government to address a vital concern for workers who…

News – The Labour PartyAfter the announcement of changes to the PCR testing regime and other Covid rules last night, Labour Health spokesperson Duncan Smith called for a further series of public health measures to be taken including: Distribution of free Antigen tests with priority given to healthcare workers. Employers must accept positive antigen tests…

News – The Labour PartyAs the school term comes to an end, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister for Education to run this year’s Leaving Cert on the same basis as was used in 2021. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Final year second level students have been through a huge amount…

News – The Labour Party Delay in rolling out booster shots has left us vulnerable – capacity must be increased. Our health staff must be supported and enhanced financial supports put in place for workers in affected sectors. Responding to the announcement of new restrictions, Labour Health spokesperson Duncan Smith said: “Once again a lack…

News – The Labour Party Cost of Living increases hitting young and single people with spiralling rents. Average Dublin rent of €1,916 is unaffordable for far too many people. Responding to the latest massive rise in rents of 8.3% in the year up to the end of September, Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said it…

News – The Labour PartyLabour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall said the recent furore over the National Lottery is but a distraction from the true harm caused by gambling advertisements. Marking the run up to the busy Christmas sports season, Senator Wall said people should be able to enjoy the darts and the football without…