Labour Defence spokesperson, Brendan Ryan TD has said that the Government must take seriously the warnings from RACO and others about the future viability of the Defence Forces as overall numbers fall below 8,500; and ask the Public Service Pay Commission to expedite its review of recruitment and retention issues in the PDF. Deputy Ryan…

Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Seán Sherlock TD has said today’s press event by the Taoiseach and Minister for Children was just a launch about a launch with nothing tangible for parents or providers, and a website that isn’t even ready yet. Deputy Sherlock said: “The Taoiseach and Minister for Children held another…

Labour Party Spokesperson for Equality, Cllr. Deirdre Kingston has described as ‘disheartening’ reports today that Ireland has the inadequate provision of accommodation for victims of domestic violence. Cllr. Kingston is calling for dedicated capital funding for every local authority to be used for domestic violence accommodation.  Cllr. Kingston said: “Last week I called on the government…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD and Senator Ged Nash as part of a Labour delegation, will visit Belfast on Monday 11th March for a series of meetings with trade unionists, political activists and academics to hear their views on the potential for a democratic socialist party in Northern Ireland in the Labour tradition. What:…

Labour Party Spokesperson on Equality Cllr. Deirdre Kingston has called on the Government to use Labour legislation which is already well on its way through the Oireachtas to introduce Gender Pay Gap reporting, rather than delaying progress any further. Cllr. Kingston said: “Another International Women’s Day, and another weak commitment from this Cabinet to close…

On Saturday 9th March, Labour Party Euro candidate for Midlands North West, Dominic Hannigan, will kick off his ‘Bike the Border’ tour. Over the weekend Dominic will travel from Omeath in Co. Louth to Clones in Co. Monaghan by bike and on to Cavan. Mr Hannigan said: “I grew up close to the border and…

Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said that it is is time to end gender separation in our primary schools. Senator Ó Ríordáin said:  “The fact that so many of our primary schools are still separated by gender, sends the wrong message to children at a young age about gender equality. “Currently, 17%…

This World Book Day, Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Government to ensure that school books are free for primary school children. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “At present parents are forking out on average €360 per child every September for back to school essentials. Sending multiple children to school can…