Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has called on the Government to extend maternity leave for three months for women returning to work. Speaking at the handover of a petition of over 25,000 signatures to extend maternity leave, Senator Marie Sherlock said: “Working parents and particularly mothers are experiencing real difficulties in accessing childcare as they are…

Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD has written to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade seeking immediate action from the Government on the involvement of the Kinahan organisation in an international boxing event. Deputy Kelly said: “We as a country can’t tolerate a situation where one of the biggest boxing events in…

Speaking 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 only for north County…

Labour 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 summer. “Many European countries…

Labour 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

Responding 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 said: “Parents and providers…

Seán 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 portico When: 11.30am, Wednesday…

The 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 on a construction site…