Labour spokesperson on Communications Seán Sherlock TD has questioned why three TDs agreed to a private meeting today with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg rather than hold a public appearance at a parliamentary committee. Deputy Sherlock said: “The CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has refused previous invitations to go before the international grand committee when it…

Labour Spokesperson for Education Sen. Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has reiterated his call for a Citizens’ Assembly to be reconvened to consider changes to our Constitution to address religious control of the education system. Senator Ó Ríordáin said;  “The latest row over patronage in North County Dublin shows the need for a Citizens Assembly on Education. The fact…

On the centenary of Markievicz’s appointment, Senator Bacik has called for an increase in the number of women around the Cabinet table.  Today 2nd April 2019 marks the centenary of Countess Markievicz being appointed as Secretary for Labour and a member of the Irish government – making her the first woman to hold a ministerial position in…

Labour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has condemned the labs carrying out analysis of smear tests for leaking their wish to suspend the CervicalCheck screening programme days before they are due to meet with the HSE. Deputy Kelly said: “We know through media reports that the CervicalCheck is coming under pressure to suspend the…

Labour Finance spokesperson, Joan Burton TD has expressed her surprise at the lack of estimates from the Revenue Commissions of tax and duty losses from smuggling in the event of a no deal Brexit, with only 210 staff allocated to compliance at present in the Border area. This follows a series of Dáil questions tabled…

Dominic Hannigan, the Labour Party’s European election candidate for the Midlands-North-West constituency, has commended Marian Harkin for her ‘dedication and impressive track record’ as an MEP. Ms. Harkin announced today that she will not contest the European Parliament election this May. Commenting, Mr. Hannigan said: “Marian Harkin has been a hard-working MEP for Ireland over…

Labour Spokesperson on Equality Cllr. Deirdre Kingston has called for Minister Zappone to instruct Tusla to use the correct European guidelines for the establishment of accommodation for domestic violence. Cllr. Kingston has also asked the Minister to make it publically known if she has already done so.    Cllr. Kingston said:   “Minister Zappone must…

Labour Party Health Spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that the National Maternity Spokesperson must be prioritised by Government. This comes as reports in today’s Irish Times state that the funding has been halted for elements of the National Maternity Strategy. Deputy Kelly said: “The National Maternity Strategy is an extremely important roadmap as to…