News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil on the Annual Climate Transition Statements, Labour TD Duncan Smith called on the Minister for Transport, Tourism, and Sport to ensure the MetroLink project would not be shelved as a cost cutting measure due to the current economic difficulty. Deputy Smith said: “We need this project, not…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Department of Education to reverse their position and provide school meals over the summer. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “In reply to a Parliamentary Question, the Department of Education confirmed to me that they will not be providing school meals this…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Alan Kelly will be available to speak to reporters on the Leinster House plinth at 11.15am this morning, Thursday 11th June in advance of Leader statements in the Dáil. What: Labour doorstep with Party Leader Alan Kelly. Where: Leinster House plinth. When: 11.15am, Thursday 11th June ENDS

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the publication of the funding package for childcare providers to cover the reopening of services, Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Seán Sherlock welcomed the extensive commitment, but warned that the Department must be nimble in responding to issues that may arise in the weeks ahead. Deputy Sherlock…

News – The Labour PartySeán Sherlock, Labour spokesperson on climate action will be available to speak to reporters at the LH portico at 11.30an today, Wednesday on the lack of funding clarity for childcare providers and the transition statements in the Dáil today.  What: doorstep with Labour Climate and childcare spokesperson Seán Sherlock. Where: Leinster House…

News – The Labour PartyThe Minister for Education has confirmed to Labour TD Ged Nash that the on-site Safe Pass programmes are to recommence across the country from next Monday, 15th June.  Deputy Nash said; “I have been campaigning for this for some weeks now and I am pleased to have secured a result. “You are not permitted to work…

News – The Labour Party Will parents have to pay more for full time care due to gap in funding for several weeks? Families and providers need to know what the funding package for the childcare sector will be when it reopens, and what impact the decision to halt ECCE funding in April may have…

News – The Labour Party Young people still being gouged for the price of a home. Extended freeze on rents and evictions needed now. With rents recording a 0.6% increase in May according to a Daft report, and Dublin labelled as the most expensive city to move to in the Eurozone, Labour Senator Rebecca Moynihan…