News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD has called for the Janssen vaccine to be made available through the pharmacy network to people under 30 from next week. Deputy Kelly said: “Following the recommendation by NIAC to allow people under the age of forty to receive the Janssen and…

News – The Labour Party 3 year rent freeze should be implemented in short term Clarification needed on 4% rent increase for 2020 Rent stabilisation measure should be part of a wider package of rental reforms which include security of tenure for rents Welcoming Government’s belated decision to reform the Rent Pressure Zone model, Labour…

News – The Labour PartyWith the closure of many primary and post primary schools in the constituency for summer this week, Dublin Bay South bye-election candidate, Senator Ivana Bacik, says the State should provide a suite of additional public supports to assist parents and families.  Senator Bacik said: “The impact of the Covid pandemic on…

News – The Labour PartyWelcoming remarks made by President Michael D Higgins highlighting the scourge of gambling advertising, Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has called on Government to prioritise his legislation which would ban all gambling ads. Pointing to the increase in referrals for gambling addiction during lockdown, Senator Wall said that we need to…

News – The Labour Party UK catch up fund over £1 billion Italy targeting funding for children who struggled with remote working Schools need a plan Marking the end of the primary school year, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister for Education to urgently outline her plans for a catch…

News – The Labour Party Gives security of tenure by restricting excuses for evictions.  Paves way for affordable rent linking increases to Consumer Price Index, beyond Labour’s three year rent freeze.  Brings rented homes into 21st century by banning blanket ban on pets and hanging clothes on balconies.  Labour candidate in the Dublin Bay South bye-election…

News – The Labour PartyOur candidate for the Dublin Bay South by-election Senator Ivana Bacik will outline her plans to tackle the rental crisis head on through a Renters’ Rights Bill today at 11:15am at the Docklands. She will be joined by Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan. What: Senator Ivana Bacik Renters’ Rights Bill…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on higher education Senator Annie Hoey has written to Facebook and Instagram asking the sites to consider playing a more proactive role in protecting and supporting people suffering from eating disorders. Highlighted the continued failings by Government to provide adequate funding to the treatment of eating disorders, Senator Hoey…