With Euro2020 finally kicking off, the Labour Party have published a new proposal calling for the creation of a transition year programme in participating schools to develop a football academy structure. The proposal was published by Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin together with Sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall, and youth spokesperson Senator Ivana Bacik. Deputy…

With Euro2020 about to finally ‘kick off’ this evening, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin together with our sports spokesperson Mark Wall and youth spokesperson Ivana Bacik will at 11.30am, Friday 11th June on the Leinster House plinth publish a new policy proposal that proposes to support Irish football in our secondary schools. What: Launch…

Responding to the tenancy measures announced by the Minister for Housing today, Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said there were but that what’s proposed it will do very little to protect the vast majority of renters. Senator Moynihan said: “It sums up the failure of this government’s housing policy that this will be the fifth…

Labour’s employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has said that the memo from cabinet, while late, is welcome – but expressed serious concern over the impact of the Government’s sick leave proposals on low-paid and younger workers.   Speaking after the Tánaiste’s announcement, Senator Sherlock said: “While much of today’s announcement is welcome, it is also severely…

Amendment to set afforestation targets ruled out of order Speaking at the Committee Stage of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021, Labour Party Agricultural spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD said that afforestation targets are a key part to delivering a successful bill. Unfortunately, an amendment on afforestation targets from Deputy Sherlock was…

Labour candidate in the Dublin Bay South bye-election, Ivana Bacik, today officially launched her campaign and outlined her priorities for Dublin Bay South. Joined by Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly, TD, and members of the Parliamentary Labour Party at Wilton Terrace in the constituency, Ivana Bacik said that housing, care, climate and community were the…

Our candidate for the Dublin Bay South by-election, Senator Ivana Bacik will formally launch her campaign today, Wednesday 9th June at 11am at Wilton Terrace near the Patrick Kavanagh statue along the Grand Canal. This is an outdoor event. Ivana will be joined by her Director of Elections, Duncan Smith TD, and Labour Party Leader…

Responding to the Irish Independent report that parents are facing increased childcare costs of up to 20%, Labour spokesperson Ivana Bacik said there was an urgent need for a public childcare option, and called on the government to act. Senator Bacik said: “Childcare price increases of 20% are simply unsustainable for parents. It demonstrates again…