News – The Labour PartyWelcoming the doubling of school summer provision programmes this year, Labour spokesperson for Children Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the Minister to support this step with a full ‘Catch Up for Children’ fund to offset the impact of the pandemic on children and young people. Such a fund would be…

News – The Labour Party Labour Bill would give platform workers in the gig economy access to rights and protections. Brings our employment code up to date and stamps out bogus self-employment. Allows access to information about the algorithms that decide their pay and performance. Launching a new Bill to provide platform workers in the…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing an investigation by Newstalk that revealed single people on typical salaries can only afford homes in seven counties, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said Government’s decision to develop housing policy for dual-income households is extremely dangerous. Senator Moynihan said: “Our dysfunctional housing market has let down too many people….

News – The Labour Party Answers needed from Tánaiste and IDA about how these jobs were lost. Taskforce needed to find alternative users for the Baldoyle sites. Ministers must ensure all necessary supports are put in place for workers. The loss of more than 100 jobs is another huge blow for the Northside, said local…

News – The Labour Party Increase in transactions tax on investors would give first time buyers a leg-up. A 15% rate applies in the UK to those buying more than 1 residential property worth over €1.5m pounds. Would have an immediate impact if introduced now. Other tax measures to target their profits still needed. Labour…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to UK government proposals to provide an amnesty to soldiers accused of crimes in Northern Ireland, Labour spokesperson Brendan Howlin said: “Most people involved in building or advocating for peace on our island over the past 30 years will be dismayed at the recent developments in Northern Ireland. “A unilateral…

News – The Labour Party Middle and low income earners will remain priced out of market by investment funds. Affordable Housing Bill does nothing to support single people. Minister must act on his 2019 Bill that proposed to ringfence housing for first time buyers.  Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has welcomed the news that…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on Government to commit to a blanket moratorium on any school losing teachers in September. Given the nature of the pandemic and the continued impact it will have on school communities, Government must assure all schools that they will have the same number…