The 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 is my understanding that…

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, and to ensure the July…

Speaking 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 whether or not the…

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 will create new quality jobs…

The 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 other indoor settings. Deputy…

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 public finances.   Senator Sherlock…

The Labour Party will today at 2pm on the Leinster House plinth publish our alternative proposals for the July Stimulus, expected from the government next week. Labour will outline five tests that the government stimulus proposals must meet. Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD, along with Senator Marie Sherlock (Spokesperson on Employment Affairs) and Aodhán…

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 ensure all multinational corporations pay…