News – The Labour PartyAs football organisations in England boycott social media from this afternoon, Labour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall has urged all sporting organisations and professionals to show a united front against social media abuse. Senator Wall said: “The Labour Party stand in support with sporting organisation’s decision to do a social media…

News – The Labour PartyNews that the Housing Minister will allow investors to build ‘cost rental’ homes for profit is not surprising but deeply dangerous, said Labour’s housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan. In a week where Government had an opportunity to support a Labour amendment which would tie rent and the concept of ‘affordability’ to…

News – The Labour Party Antigen testing has a vital role to play in controlling virus. Must continue to monitor new variants. Transparency and clarity of communication on vaccination programme essential. Continued economic supports for workers and businesses critical. Responding to the Government announcement on restrictions this evening, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly acknowledged the…

News – The Labour PartyNotes, Notes were being taken. When a family who are adjusting to the realisation of a challenging diagnosis come into contact with the services of the state, they should assume a culture of partnership, of compassion, of care. But notes were being taken. They fear for their child because of an…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the government’s acceptance, unamended of Labour’s motion being debated tonight in the Dáil from 6pm, calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy by the end of July, Labour Leader Alan Kelly said: “Labour tabled this motion to send a message to our autistic citizens and their families that they…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in advance of the Labour Party motion calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD highlighted that he and his party colleagues have been inundated with stories from families affected by the Government’s inaction on an autism plan. Deputy Ó Ríordáin and his colleagues…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Duncan Smith has written to the Taoiseach urging Ireland to support the TRIPSwaiver proposal currently at the WTO to waive the patent on Covid-19 vaccines. In the letter, Deputy Smith highlighted the urgent need to ensure greater equity in access to vaccines and medical equipment for countries that need…

News – The Labour PartyMarking International Workers’ Memorial Day, Labour spokesperson for employment affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock said: “Every year on this date, we remember those who have died or have become injured or ill in the course of their employment. This year’s remembrance takes on an added significance with large numbers of workers here…