News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Alan Kelly will be available on the plinth at 11.30am today, Friday 23rd April on Labour’s private members business next week and issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Alan Kelly TD. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11.30am, Friday 23rd April. For any journalists or photographers…

News – The Labour PartyLabour social protection spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD has called on the Government to provide clarity for all workers living in Direct Provision. Speaking in the Dáil today, Deputy Sherlock said there is an immediate and urgent need to provide clarity for healthcare workers. Deputy Sherlock said: “There must be clear, unambiguous…

News – The Labour Party Carbon Footprint Labelling Bill from Duncan Smith would allow people see beyond the marketing. Labour climate spokesperson Duncan Smith has called on Government to prevent any attempt by the oil and gas industry to label gas from fossil fuels as ‘green’ in the proposed new EU taxonomy. Reacting to the…

News – The Labour PartyA year into the pandemic, the Government still has no plan to tackle youth unemployment. Speaking in the Dáil, Labour enterprise and education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD urged the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation to pay as much time to solving the youth unemployment crisis as he does with…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the Climate Action Bill in the Dáil, Labour climate spokesperson Duncan Smith TD expressed his disappointment at the failure of Government to aspire ambition on climate action in Ireland. While the Bill contains many positive steps forward, Deputy Smith noted the excessive influence of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael…

News – The Labour PartyLabour enterprise and education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has called on Government to engage with staff and unions affected by today’s announcement by Carphone Warehouse. The loss of 486 times at such a difficult time for workers and the economy is hugely worrying for communities up and down the country….

News – The Labour Party Nash legislation would ensure people are told about the impact of charges on their savings Labour Party Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has today published new legislation that would address the lack of transparency around the fees charged on the management of pensions that will greatly benefit savers trying to understand…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Finance spokesperson Ged Nash will be available on the plinth at 11.30am tomorrow, Tuesday 20th April. Deputy Nash will be formally launching his legislation to provide for greater transparency on pension fees and respond to issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Ged Nash. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare…