– Certainty needed on teacher numbers – Delayed reopening will have huge impact on disadvantaged students The ongoing uncertainty and speculation from Government about school reopenings is unacceptable, said Aodhán Ó Ríordain, and the government needs to get its act together, and give parents, and wider society some certainty on the path forward. Deputy Ó…

Labour Party Senator, Rebecca Moynihan, has said that the Minister for Education must guarantee that schools will reopen in September. Senator Moynihan said: “The Minister for Education confirmed this morning that it would be difficult to allow all students back to our schools in September if the two metre rule is still in place. “Having…

Speaking as the Dail passed an increased budget for the Department of Social Protection Ged Nash TD said the crisis must be used to deliver a new deal for the generation affected by the economic impact of Covid-19, with investment in training and upskilling – including a reformed short-term working scheme – and that the…

Labour TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith has called on the Government to urgently bring forward a plan to rebuild the Irish aviation sector. Deputy Smith said: “We all know that there is a significant amount of pressure on the aviation sector and that the sector faces and will continue to face many challenges unless…

Labour Party Senator, Marie Sherlock, has said there is no excuse for Government inaction on addressing issues around the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme for women returning from maternity leave. This comes as the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has expressed their view to Government that the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme contravenes the State’s obligations under EU Law on two…

Speaking in the Dáil on local government funding, Labour TD for Wexford Brendan Howlin raised his concerns with the Minister on the impact Covid-19 is having on local councils across the country, estimating they are down €100m a month in funding, and called on the Government to make up any revenue shortfall for vital services….

Dept of Business figures that say 38% earned less than €300 and so get more on €350 PUP are based on 2018 data Certainty needed now on future of €350 payment after 9th June. Following an analysis of the revised estimate for the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Labour spokesperson Ged Nash has…

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on parties currently engaged in government formation talks to ensure that the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill (2018) is included in any programme for government negotiated.  Senator Bacik said: “The Labour Party has been clear in its continued support for the Occupied Territories Bill throughout its passage through the Oireachtas so far. I welcome indications from The Green Party and Fianna Fáil representatives that they hope to include the enactment of…