News – The Labour PartyThe Minister for Education must clarify how and when Leaving Cert results will be released according to Labour Education Spokesperson Aodhán O Riordáin. O Riordáin was speaking after Education Minister Norma Foley declined to confirm that the results will be issued in August as originally intended. Deputy O Riordáin said: “It…

News – The Labour Party Short notice of extension unacceptable, no extension date indicated yet. With the Minister for Housing confirming he will extend the rent freeze and moratorium on evictions in some way, Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called for the Minister to commit to a more comprehensive overhaul of protections for renters,…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking about Labour’s five tests for the Government’s July Stimulus, spokesperson on Social Protection, Seán Sherlock TD said that the stimulus must put money in the pockets of low income households as we know that money will be well spent, and spent locally. Deputy Sherlock said: “Labour’s five tests will determine…

News – The Labour Party Package must make an impact, create and save jobs, and improve public services The Labour Party Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has today published a set of five tests that the government’s upcoming July Stimulus package must meet, calling for a package of at least €10 billion over two years that…

News – The Labour PartyThe Government needs to put in place a clearly communicated advisory plan for the wearing of face-masks according to Labour Spokesperson on Transport, Communication Networks and Climate Action Duncan Smith. Deputy Smith was speaking after the news that the wearing of face coverings is to be made compulsory in shops and…

News – The Labour Party Pensions affordability issue does not have to mean increase in pensions age. Responding to IFAC’s publication today, Labour spokesperson for employment affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock strongly rejected the call for an increase in the pension age to 69, saying that more research was needed into the long-term sustainability of the…

News – The Labour Party Labour has called for a minimum effective rate of corporation tax to be introduced. Speaking in response to the General Court of the European Union (GCEU) annulment of the Commission’s tax ruling against Apple, Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD, said that now is the time for new rules to…

News – The Labour PartyCork East TD Seán Sherlock has said that Oireachtas committee oversight needs be restored after the report from HIQA on failures in the Child Protection Notification System in Cork Deputy Sherlock said: “The Committee oversight structures in Leinster House have not yet materialised and are not due to be re-established until…