News – The Labour Party Night-time economy must not be just seen as a hospitality business, it is about culture in our cities and towns. Workers, clubbers and communities must be included in the conversation. Late night workers must be prioritised with 1.5 times the normal rate of pay. Investment in public transport necessary. Night…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing meetings between Labour Party Spokesperson on Employment Affairs Senator Marie Sherlock and Dublin-based Deliveroo workers, she is now is now urging both policymakers and their employer to respond to their demands, saying action is long overdue. Senator Sherlock has written to Deliveroo’s representatives in Ireland, urging action on the substantial injustices…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the launch of the #ChildrensFutures campaign, organised by the Children’s Rights Alliance, Barnardos, Inclusion Ireland, the National Parents Council and As I Am, Labour Spokesperson for Children, Senator Ivana Bacik has reiterated her call on the Government to introduce a ‘Catch-Up for Children’ scheme to address the severe impacts upon…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for the Government to waive fees for this year’s Leaving Cert in light of the Covid-19 crisis. Students are traditionally asked to pay a fee of €116 to cover the administrative costs of the examinations which was waived last year following campaigning by…

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…