News – The Labour PartyResponding to the OECD’s Economic Outlook report which shows that the Pandemic Unemployment Payment should not be cut, Labour TD Ged Nash has called on the Government to stop its plans to slash the payment at the end of June. Deputy Nash said: “Recent international evidence from the OECD has now…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan, Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, said: “Firstly my thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Colm Horkan. “The news coming from Castlerea this morning is absolutely awful. “What happened to Detective Horkan is a stark reminder of the…

News – The Labour PartyExtending his sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of the Garda Detective shot in Roscommon last night, Labour Justice spokesperson Seán Sherlock said: “I am shocked, and deeply saddened to hear this morning of the fatal shooting of a Detective in An Garda Síochána in the Castlrea area of Co….

News – The Labour PartyCongratulating the Irish Government and all those who contributed to the effort on their successful campaign to win a Security Council seat, Labour spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Brendan Howlin said: “I want to pay particular tribute to our diplomats and civil servants in both the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the publication of the new national mental health policy, Labour Senator Annie Hoey has said that the proposals must be fully resourced to ensure the implementation roadmap is delivered on, as no costings or future budget requirements have been provided today. Senator Hoey said: “Today’s document ‘Sharing the Vision…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has called on Aer Lingus to reverse the decision to unilaterally withdraw proposals which were aimed at stopping pay reductions and job losses describing the company action as unacceptable. Deputy Smith said: “It is a disgrace the way Aer Lingus has conducted itself in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has repeated his call for the Government to fund the provision of school meals throughout the summer until schools return in the autumn. It follows the successful campaign in the UK that was championed by footballer Marcus Rashford. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Last week I…

News – The Labour PartyWith ongoing reports that the next Government will combine the Department of Children Youth Affairs with the Department of Education under the control of one Minister, Labour spokesperson Seán Sherlock has called for the retention of a dedicated Department for Children with a standalone Cabinet Minister with political clout necessary to…