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Aviation workers need protection package

News – The Labour PartyAs the aviation industry remains grounded, Labour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has called on the Government to ensure any “Living with Covid” strategy includes a suite of measures to protect workers in the aviation industry. Deputy Smith criticised Government for failing to introduce Labour’s proposed national suppression strategy which calls for…

04 March 2021

Tánaiste fails to provide certainty on redundancy rights for workers on PUP

News – The Labour Party Impact of Pandemic on Jobs and Towns must be addressed Concerns about redundancy entitlements for workers on PUP Questioning the Tánaiste at Leaders Questions today, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly raised the emerging national jobs crisis due to the pandemic, the impact on young people, the lack of certainty around…

04 March 2021

Libraries a crucial part of Literacy Ireland proposal

News – The Labour Party Each child should receive a library membership card To encourage first trip, each child should get a Book-to-Keep from their library Opening hours should be extended to Saturday and Sunday  Celebrating World Book Day, Labour has called on the Government to invest in Ireland’s library network to improve access to…

04 March 2021

Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – 11.00am Thursday 4th March

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to the media tomorrow Thursday March 4th at 11.00am. To mark World Book Day, Deputy Ó Ríordáin will provide an update on Labour’s Literacy Ireland policy programme. What: Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11.00am,…

Labour Trade Unionists
03 March 2021

Club Players Association secured the future of club GAA

News – The Labour PartyLabour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall has thanked the Club Players Association for their work progressing change in the GAA and the sports community of Ireland. Having successfully achieved its goal to ‘fix the fixtures’, Senator Wall commended the impact of its work for generations of club players to come. Senator…

03 March 2021

Individuals must be held to account in Davy scandal

News – The Labour Party Central Bank must clarify if it plans to fine the Davy 16. Incumbent on regulator to formally disclose findings of investigation to An Garda Siochána. Foot-dragging on new Senior Executive Accountability laws inexcusable. Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has called on the Central Bank to clarify if it plans to…

03 March 2021

Senator Bacik Calls for Urgent Information Legislation for Adopted Persons

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today in advance of the RTÉ Investigates documentary on illegal adoptions, Labour spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik has spoken in support of the calls by Dr Conor O’Mahony, the government’s special rapporteur on child protection, for the urgent introduction of information and tracing legislation.  Senator Bacik…

Ivana Bacik TD
03 March 2021

Return of Banking Bonuses unacceptable

News – The Labour Party Clarity needed if special tax rate of 89% will apply to future pay-outs? Minister for Finance acting on behalf of bankers not the people. Return to the speculative economy of the Celtic Tiger must be opposed. The decision by the government today to allow AIB to pay bonuses to staff…

02 March 2021

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