New legislation aimed at improving conditions for thousands of workers in precarious employment is flawed because it fails to cover dodgy ‘if & when’ contracts. Speaking ahead of the Dáil debate on the government’s Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017, Labour’s Employment Affairs & Social Protection spokesperson Senator Ged Nash explained: “Working with an expert team…

Labour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said that rent increases have spiralled out of control, and measures are urgently needed to address the lack of affordability in the sector. It comes as the latest rental report from Daft.ie shows rents have risen nationally by around 10% in the year to December, and are…

Labour Party Leader and spokesperson on Northern Ireland, Brendan Howlin TD has welcomed the progress made towards restoring a power sharing Executive in Northern Ireland, and has said it is essential for ensuring the people of Northern Ireland are heard over the coming weeks in this critical phase of Brexit talks. Deputy Howlin said: “On…

In advance of the Dáil debate on the new bill to tackle ‘if and when’ contracts, often called zero hour contracts, Labour Party spokesperson on Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Sen. Ged Nash, along with Willie Penrose TD and Jan O’Sullivan TD will be available to speak to reporters at 11.50am today, Tuesday 13th February…

Labour spokesperson on Tourism and representative for Galway West, Cllr Níall McNelis has said that the upgrade of the atrocious N59 must be a priority in the National Development Plan to be published on Friday in Sligo as it is an essential tourism route for Connemara and the west of the county. Cllr McNelis said:…

Labour spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Minister for Health to intervene in the controversy over patient access to Versatis pain patches. Late last year the HSE added a second level of approval for GPs looking to continue prescribing the patches after a three month period, with just 10% of applications…

Labour spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has expressed concern about a HSE review into the use of specific foetal monitors being used at a number of Irish maternity hospitals. Deputy Kelly said: “Reports that the HSE is now reviewing safety concerns regarding the use of this type of foetal monitor are extremely worrying, particularly…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has described today’s interview by the Taoiseach with RTE This Week on Brexit as ‘blasé’ and disappointing. Deputy Howlin said: “”The Taoiseach has been reduced to seeking clarity on matters he has already declared clear. “”Having been told we had secured a cast iron guarantee, the Taoiseach’s own words…