News – The Labour Party 30% tax relief announced in the Budget for remote workers must be backdated for 2021 Marked contrast in Budget this week compared with Budget 2021 where tax relief was backdated last year Government must encourage employers to step up to the plate Given the updated public health advice, Labour employment…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Marie Sherlock has called on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Dublin City Council to make an immediate start on resolving the very serious issues for Dublin Fire Brigade at the moment. Senator Sherlock was responding to the news that trade union representatives of Dublin Fire Brigade…

News – The Labour PartyMarking EU Flu Day, Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith TD, has called on the Government to provide the flu injection to all for free. Deputy Smith said: “If the Government are serious about helping stop the spread of the flu while tackling rising COVID-19 cases this winter they should make the flu vaccine free for…

News – The Labour PartyLabour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged government to urgently progress sick pay for all. As public health officials reiterate the importance of staying at home if people are experiencing symptoms, Senator Sherlock said the lack of statutory sick leave is a fundamental flaw in our continued fight against the pandemic….

News – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has raised huge concern that the much heralded youth travel card will not be delivered for all under 24s. Questioning the Tánaiste in the Dáil, Deputy Smith was met with dithering, not detail, on the implementation of such a scheme. Deputy Smith said: “I was concerned…

News – The Labour Party Rent to Buy scheme needs to be considered Single people totally forgotten Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said government’s housing for all plan will not bring the supply of homes desperately needed on stream. Noting the many solutions put forward by opposition, Senator Moynihan said the budget announced this week…

News – The Labour Party Basic Income pilot is welcome, but the momentum behind increasing arts & culture funding has undoubtedly slowed More must be done to protect and preserve unique cultural and artistic spaces Extra investment in the Irish language again falls short Labour Party spokesperson on Arts, Culture, Media and the Gaeltacht Senator…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Mark Wall has highlighted the need to review the short hop rail zones to make public transport more affordable and more accessible for commuting students and workers. Reiterating the need to change the culture of public transport, Senator Wall said we cannot allow our motorways to turn into carparks…