News – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…

News – The Labour Party 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartyThe revised estimate for the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection was published today, and Labour’s Ged Nash said the budget figures raise questions over whether the pension age increase to 67 will still be stopped this year and called on the three parties negotiating for government to clarify their…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Alan Kelly has this morning endorsed the radical report ‘No Going Back’ from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, describing it as ‘the recovery plan Ireland needs to support workers and families by renewing the social contract with a commitment to well funded universal public services’. The Labour…