News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash will be available at 11am tomorrow morning, Friday 19th February to respond to the expected announcement from Ulster Bank. He will be joined by Sen. Annie Hoey as her bill to pay student nurses and midwives will be debated in the Seanad later this afternoon. What:…

News – The Labour Party Ulster Bank staff terms and conditions must be protected in any ultimate sale or merger Opportunity for third banking force must not be missed by government Immediate meeting needed between Minister for Finance, opposition and stakeholders In response to the announcement that Ulster Bank is to exit the Irish banking…

News – The Labour PartyIn advance of debating the Labour Party Student Nurses (Pay) Bill to end the exploitation of student nurses and midwives, Senator Annie Hoey has called for Government to take action and pay our students.  Senator Hoey said: “We were so disappointed to hear of the cynical move by the Government to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Rebecca Moynihan has praised the work of Labour comrade Jacinda Arden for providing free period products in every school in New Zealand. Reacting to the news, Senator Moynihan highlighted the opportunity Ireland has to pave the way for evening the playing field even more here in Ireland by passing…

News – The Labour Party 2,800 jobs at risk and loss of competition will cost customers  Minister should use role to help reshape banking market  Potential for a real third force in banking must be considered. Deputy Nash said: “A final decision from Nat West on the future of Ulster Bank is imminent. “If the…

News – The Labour Party Congratulations must be extended to the students and ISSU on their campaign for choice School profiling must be ruled out now Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has cautiously welcomed the news that clarity will be provided to the Leaving Cert class of 2021. Reacting to the announcement, Deputy Ó Ríordáin…

News – The Labour Party Bill would ban all advertising of gambling in Ireland Experts report increase in gambling disorder referrals since Covid lockdown Public consultation launched to tackle scourge of gambling The Labour Party today published draft legislation to end the link between entertainment and betting by banning the advertisement of gambling. If enacted,…

News – The Labour Party State policy must act to lower prices, not drive housing costs Policies must be targeted at those who need it most Greater Scaling Up of Cost Rental Needed Speaking after scrutiny of the Affordable Housing scheme at the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Labour spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on the Minister…