Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has branded Minister Joe McHugh’s recent comments on access to third level as an insult. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Minister McHugh’s comments relating to students who face financial burdens are deeply disturbing and should be withdrawn. “Unfortunately, they give an insight into the mindset of a Fine Gael…

Labour TD Alan Kelly has slammed the Government for its willingness to sabotage the environment with the cancellation of the Deep Retrofit Pilot programme with up to €20million investment in the scheme now set to be lost. Deputy Kelly who is vice-chair of the Public Accounts Committee has said that this issue must be urgently…

Launching the Labour Party’s proposals on tackling back to school costs, Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said the Government aren’t doing enough to lower the costs associated with going back to school. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “We know that parents are under pressure to ensure children are ready to head back to…

Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, will be available to speak to reporters today, Tuesday 13th August at 12pm on back to school costs and other issues of the day What: Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Where: Leinster House Plinth When: 12pm, Tuesday 13th August ENDS Contact Siobhán 085-1210344

Labour Agriculture Spokesperson Willie Penrose TD has called on the Minister to appoint an independent chair to facilitate talks between the Beef Plan movement and farmers representatives, with the processing sector who he said should agree to meet without pre-conditions. Deputy Penrose said: “The beef sector is facing an existential crisis, and market conditions continue…

Commenting on the news that Cervical Check have sent incorrect letters to 400 women, Labour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD said: “How many ways can one screening programme completely mess up providing women with the right information? “Some of the 400 women were told that they didn’t have HPV, when they are in fact HPV…

Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said third-level institutions are taking advantage of the housing crisis. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Third-level institutions across the country are using the housing crisis as a way to make a quick buck. “The housing crisis we are now facing is becoming a prevalent feature in Irish society…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that the MacCraith report into the CervicalCheck IT failure highlights the fractured relationship between the Department of Health and CervicalCheck patient advocates. Deputy Kelly said: “Today’s report by Professor MacCraith makes for interesting reading, especially the fractured state of affairs between the Department of Health and…