News – The Labour Party UK catch up fund over £1 billion Italy targeting funding for children who struggled with remote working Schools need a plan Marking the end of the primary school year, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister for Education to urgently outline her plans for a catch…

News – The Labour Party Gives security of tenure by restricting excuses for evictions.  Paves way for affordable rent linking increases to Consumer Price Index, beyond Labour’s three year rent freeze.  Brings rented homes into 21st century by banning blanket ban on pets and hanging clothes on balconies.  Labour candidate in the Dublin Bay South bye-election…

News – The Labour PartyOur candidate for the Dublin Bay South by-election Senator Ivana Bacik will outline her plans to tackle the rental crisis head on through a Renters’ Rights Bill today at 11:15am at the Docklands. She will be joined by Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan. What: Senator Ivana Bacik Renters’ Rights Bill…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on higher education Senator Annie Hoey has written to Facebook and Instagram asking the sites to consider playing a more proactive role in protecting and supporting people suffering from eating disorders. Highlighted the continued failings by Government to provide adequate funding to the treatment of eating disorders, Senator Hoey…

News – The Labour Party Key themes for year ahead are community, housing and gender. Enhance local communities and work to make Dublin look and feel like a European city post-Covid. Pursue real long-term solution to homelessness, waiting lists and housing precarity with the provision of affordable housing. Champion issues directly impacting women and girls,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party finance spokesperson Ged Nash and spokesperson on higher education Annie Hoey will be available to speak to media on the plinth at 11.30am today Tuesday 29th June on issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Labour reps. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11.30am, Tuesday 29th June. For…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator Marie Sherlock has branded as “shameful” the ongoing, protracted delays to the development of a new school building for bunscoil Coláiste Mhuire in Parnell Square, Dublin 1. In an exchange with Minister of State Josepha Madigan, speaking on behalf of Minister Norma Foley on the floor of the…

News – The Labour PartyWelcoming the Minister’s proposals to tackle sexual violence and harassment in higher education, Labour spokesperson Annie Hoey said that this is a great opportunity to overhaul the culture on campuses, where safety is not always guaranteed. Senator Hoey said: “This is a really welcome step in the right direction. However, there…