News – The Labour Party Ireland has third highest mortgage rate in Euro area Value of renegotiated mortgages up 56% in September on August Extension of mortgage moratorium needed to support consumers through pandemic Responding to the latest release of “Retail Interest Rates” by the Central Bank, Labour Finance Spokesperson Deputy Ged Nash said: “Today’s…

News – The Labour Party Given the difficulties with the distribution of the flu vaccine The Government need to outline the plan for the roll out of any Covid-19 vaccine according to Labour Leader Alan Kelly who was speaking at Leaders Questions. Deputy Kelly asked the Taoiseach to publish the plan for the rollout of…

News – The Labour Party Government should temporarily subvent these tests for the period of December The commencement of airport Covid testing is welcome but the cost of the tests could be prohibitive according to Labour Transport Spokesperson, Duncan Smith T.D. Deputy Smith was speaking after the announcement that Dublin airport will get a planning…

News – The Labour Party Department of Housing more concerned with pleasing developers than sustainable planning SHDs not delivering extra housing and just 3 in 10 developments granted permission have started. A third of units commenced are for Student Accommodation Any permission that has been challenged by Judicial Review has been overturned. Labour Housing Spokesperson,…

News – The Labour Party  Govt were able to allocate €110 million to the project because it was designated an SDZ by Alan Kelly as Minister for the Environment The North Quays project must be a catalyst for the rejuvenation of Waterford city according to Labour Leader Alan Kelly. Deputy Kelly was speaking after it…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has called today for the government to take urgent action to tackle domestic violence, in light of the figures released in a report today from Safe Ireland showing a sharp increase in the numbers of women and children seeking support from domestic violence services during the first…

News – The Labour Party Working from Home (Covid-19) Bill will address the urgent need for reform following the huge increase in remote working caused by the pandemic. New Bill provides for legal right to switch off. Would also require employers to provide suitable home workstation and flat rate payment to cover costs now shouldered…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication tonight of correspondence between the Chief Justice and Justice Seamus Woulfe, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly said: “This is an unprecedented situation for our judiciary. “A newly appointed Justice of the Supreme Court has lost the support of the entirety of his colleagues. The Chief Justice has said…