Following the confirmation that face masks will be compulsory on public transport from Monday, Labour Transport spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has welcomed the move which he called for some weeks ago, but said more now needs to be done to ensure masks are more commonly used, and free masks should also be provided at train…

Reacting to the news of the re-opening of the perimeter gates to the Phoenix Park by the Office of Public Works, Senator Marie Sherlock has once again reiterated her call to the OPW to open up a process of civic engagement on future access to the Park with all communities and interested users.  Senator Sherlock said: “The rapid u-turn on…

Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin raised today at the special Covid-19 committee the funding uncertainty for post-primary further education colleges with roll numbers with the Department of Education but who will transfer to the new Department of Higher Education. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “At the Covid committee today I raised concerns with officials about…

Labour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock has welcomed the public consultation process on remote working announced by the Government.   Sherlock said that while the consultation is welcome, remote working is not a solution that will work for everyone.   Senator Sherlock said: “It is undoubtably true that remote working has saved thousands…

Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Government to outline specifically when day services for people with disabilities will return. Deputy Kelly said: “Today in the Dáil I raised the very serious issue of the resumption of disability day services with the Tánaiste, and it is still unclear what the plan is…

Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly has welcomed the confirmation from the Tánaiste in response to his question today that the Government will appeal the Sectoral Employment Order judgement to the Supreme Court and that workers terms and conditions will not be affected in the meantime. Deputy Kelly said: “Today in the Dáil I questioned the…

The Department of Transport need to provide back to work guidelines for driving instructors returning to work according to Labour Spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport. Smith was speaking after it was revealed that some driving instructors have not returned to work in the absence of clear guidelines from the Department. Deputy Smith…

State scheme to address rent-related debt, and action to stop banks charging penalties and surcharges on mortgage arrears need. Speaking as the Dáil debates the Labour Party Private Members motion on rent debt and mortgage arrears, Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on the government to outline clearly the action it will take to address…