News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Rebecca Moynihan has praised Lidl and their partnership with Homeless Period Ireland following its announcement that it will offer free period products in stores nationwide to tackle period injustice. Senator Moynihan introduced legislation in January which would compel the Minister for Health to provide period products free of charge…

News – The Labour Party Independent analysis conducted on scale of pension fees in Ireland, and lack of transparency. Report shows losses of hundreds of thousands of euro per person due to pension fees. Labour to introduce legislation to dramatically increase pensions fee transparency to assist consumers. The Labour Party is to introduce legislation to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education and enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has called on the Government to implement a national pathway to providing training and education for young people to tackle skyrocketing youth unemployment rates. Pointing to examples of best practice in the UK, Deputy Ó Ríodáin urged Government to stop throwing money…

News – The Labour PartyDeputy Alan Kelly said: “Minister Donnelly has once again caused utter confusion overnight. His Government colleagues and the HSE must be very concerned about his comments and continued management of the vaccine roll out. “He needs to stick to the plan on vaccine roll out otherwise he’s undermining his own Government’s…

News – The Labour PartyMarking President Higgins’ 80th birthday, Labour Leader Alan Kelly has paid tribute to President Higgins, noting the role he has played in making Ireland a better place. Deputy Kelly said: “I want to wish President Higgins a very happy birthday on this special day for Ireland. President Higgins continues to serve…

News – The Labour Party Planned exit another major blow for consumers and competition. Central Bank must stop being commentators and set out strategic vision for Irish banking sector. Bank staff must keep jobs and terms in any transfer. Responding to the announcement from KBC that the bank is set to exit the Irish market,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has urged the Tánaiste to set actionable timelines on his process examining the Living Wage in Ireland. Senator Sherlock said: “Work should always pay and the Living Wage is good for workers, business, families and society. As our economy recovers from the pandemic, we need…

News – The Labour Party Now that all age cohorts have returned to school, analysis is needed to assess the impact of prolonged school closures. The Labour Party’s ‘Catch-Up for Children’ scheme would provide €100m in targeted funding to help make up for lost class time and related benefits. Calls to Labour Party representatives show…