‘Living Wage’ Motion Remarks, Willie Penrose TD It is very timely that we should be discussing the National Minimum Wage and the Living Wage. Labour’s position is unambiguous: No one working full-time should be living in poverty. Labour supports the Living Wage, and we want to see a genuine living wage become the minimum standard…

Labour spokesperson on Employment Affairs and Social Protection Sen. Ged Nash has called on the Government to reverse their decision to block an increase in the minimum wage and proceed with a 30 cent increase in January, and said there is already provision in the law for employers to defer an increase if there is…

Following the violent killing of Timothy Hourihane, Labour Cork City Councillor John Maher has called for the Government to respond to the homelessness crisis in Cork which has seen a 30% rise over the last year, demanding that the Minister for Housing visit the city and meet with stakeholders as winter approaches. Cllr Maher said:…

Labour Transport spokesperson Senator Kevin Humphreys has questioned whether any building projects will be delayed as a result of a reported cost overrun on the planned construction of the N5 Westport to Turlough Road. It comes after Cabinet today gave the green light the project at a cost of €241m- €71m more than was quoted…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD will be available to speak to reporters today, Tuesday 15th October, at 11.45am on the latest Brexit developments. What: Doorstep with Brendan Howlin. Where: Leinster House Plinth. When: 11.45  ENDS Contact Cathal on 0874157832

The Labour Party’s proposed legislation to legally oblige housing authorities to recognise homeless families as family units, with specific regard to the best interests of children, will now proceed to committee stage in the Dáil. It’s after the green light was given to the Housing (Homeless Families) Bill by the Committee on Housing, Planning and…

Reacting to the shocking killing of a homeless man in Cork on Sunday, Labour Housing spokesperson Deputy Jan O’Sullivan said: “This is a shocking incident that the Gardaí are investigating, and I echo their calls for anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity or know any details to speak to An Garda Síochána. “On…

Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said it is time for the Government to do more to implement a National Autism Strategy. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “It is time for us to change the narrative on autism supports in this county and how we can improve supports to people with autism and their…