News – The Labour Party Meanwhile no sick pay in place Remote workers have no legal right to disconnect Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the kite flying by the Tánaiste needs to end now. Calling for a commitment to a date for a new permanent public holiday, Senator Sherlock said the delay and messing…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said young people cannot continue to pay the price for government’s investor-led approach to housing. Commenting on the IBPF report published today, Senator Moynihan said it is time for a ban of investment funds bulk buying apartments. Senator Moynihan said: “The housing crisis is worse than…

News – The Labour Party Substitution crisis continues to impact secondary schools Labour education spokesperson has reiterated his call for the Minister for Education to meet with Opposition to discuss the current situation of Covid-19 in schools. Highlighting concerns raised by school communities and unions, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said it is only by working openly…

News – The Labour PartyRaising the huge delays families in Dublin are faced with in obtaining birth certs for their children, Dublin Central Senator Marie Sherlock said these delays are having a huge impact on many families who are unable to access social welfare supports including child benefit and GP cards. Senator Sherlock said there…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash has welcomed the publication of the terms of reference of the review of the retail banking sector in Ireland. However, he questioned how the process can be truly independent given the fact that the review itself is being undertaken by officials of the Department of Finance….

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s further and higher education spokesperson and health committee member Senator Annie Hoey has written to Minister Harris asking him to clarify if student exams will be going ahead in person, rather than online, in light of the increase in Covid cases. Senator Hoey said: “I have been inundated with contact…

News – The Labour PartyLabour health spokesperson Duncan Smith said the confusion surrounding derogations of healthcare workers must be clarified by government immediately. Deputy Smith said it is simply unsafe to expect healthcare workers to work if they are close contacts and will lead to massive outbreaks in hospitals and other settings. Deputy Smith said:…

News – The Labour PartyThe Locked Out report published today should be a catalyst for government to change the HAP limits, said Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan. Pointing to CSO data published yesterday, Senator Moynihan said older people are shown to be spending a greater portion of their income on rent and there is a…