Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has expressed his deep concern at the management of the Department of Health. With recruitment freezes, an under-resourced health service and a nationwide strike looming, Deputy Smith said the Minister must address the Dail this Tuesday. Deputy Smith said: “The rumbling of health issues over the weekend is deeply concerning….

Following a United Nations study which showed Irish consumers generated 11 million kilos of electronic waste last year, Labour Spokesperson on Climate, Senator Rebecca Moynihan called on the government to set up a repair and recycle company to make it easier and more convenient for people to repair and recycle their belongings. Senator Moynihan said:…

Labour health spokesperson Duncan Smith has expressed his concern for patient outcomes as the HSE announce a recruitment freeze. Deputy Smith said: “News of the recruitment freeze will be a huge blow to all who work in the HSE. This latest measure will have a massive long term impact on Ireland’s capacity to deliver care…

Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has demanded tax relief on trade union subscriptions to help workers gain access to industrial relations protections. Senator Sherlock said: “The old saying is true – united we bargain, divided we beg. That’s why Labour is demanding tax relief for trade union subscriptions to ensure everyone can have access…

Need to raise pay not just age limits  Garda rostering issue has also only been delayed until next April Labour justice spokesperson Aodhan O Riordain has said it is simply not workable to ask someone in their late 30s or 40s to join the Gardai and take a training allowance that is less than the…

Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has said that the €3billion climate component of the government’s proposed €14billion Infrastructure, Climate & Nature Fund needs to be markedly increased if we are to have any chance of meeting our climate targets. Speaking after publication of the government’s outline proposal for the Fund, Deputy Nash said; “In truth,…

Questioning the Tanaiste in the Dail today, Labour leader Ivana Bacik urged action for workers in the community and voluntary sector ahead of planned strikes next Tuesday. Deputy Bacik said: “They say ignorance is bliss but this Government will get a rude wake up call next Tuesday when workers from the community, health and voluntary…

Labour Defence spokesperson Mark Wall said it is galling to see the level of money spent on reports into the Defence Forces rather than tackling the issues of pay and conditions head on. Senator Wall said: “The Government seems to have no issue forking our hundreds of thousands of euros on reports. Between 2018 to…