Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to the media on the Leinster House plinth at 11.15pm today, on Labours call for the Dáil to return. What: Labour doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. Where: Leinster House plinth. When: 11.15pm, today. ENDS

Following the resignation of Minister Dara Calleary, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly has said the Taoiseach must now recall the Dáil. New Minister must be appointed. Critical issues facing the country must be addressed by the Oireachtas. Deputy Kelly said:“The Oireachtas Golf Society Dinner should not have gone ahead and Dara Calleary has done the…

After the u-turn on secondary school transport, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for the Dáil to return and said clarity was needed on how additional transport will be provided in time for schools reopening despite contrary guidance issuing to schools only last Friday. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Despite the Department of Education…

Responding to the latest Government u-turn on regulations for the Culture and Arts sector, Labour spokesperson for the Arts Marie Sherlock has said the Government mishandling in providing clarity on the latest guidelines is outrageous and further evidence of the chaos that has become the hallmark of the new government. Senator Sherlock said: “The chopping…

With ongoing confusion about the new Covid-19 regulations, Labour Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin has called for clarification from the Government on the status of proposed new powers for An Garda Síochána and if they intend to recall the Dáil and introduce new legislation. Deputy Howlin said: “Two days on from the Cabinet considering NPHET advice,…

The dramatic increase in domestic violence calls to Women Aid highlights the need for increased capacity in refuges said Labour Senator Annie Hoey, calling for a dedicated capital investment programme to address the chronic shortfall, and a whole of government approach to address the issues highlighted in the report. Senator Hoey said: “The figures released…

Labour Party Leader and Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said any review with a view to improving terms and conditions for those who work in nursing homes must be concluded quickly. Deputy Kelly said: “I welcome the publication of the first report of the Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel and I hope the Government…

process for Awarding grades for homeschooled and self-taught students also now needed With the estimated grades provided by schools before profiling not to be provided until a week after their official calculated results are published, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said this is unacceptable and both must be provided on 7th September. Deputy…