News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Willie Penrose has paid tribute to the late singer Big Tom McBride who has died at the age of 81. Deputy Penrose said: “As someone who has always been very supportive of the Irish music industry, I am really saddened to hear of the passing of Big Tom today,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan, has said reports of Government legislation to strengthen the rights of tenants are positive, but that the devil will be in the detail of the plans. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “I am glad to see that the Government has finally woken up to the realisation that…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Disability, Kathleen Lynch, has welcomed Inclusion Ireland joining the Together for Yes civil society group to repeal the eighth amendment. Ms Lynch commented: “It is welcome news that Inclusion Ireland have joined the Together for Yes campaign. The voices of people with disabilities need to be heard…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said the Government cannot rely on the private sector to provide homes that are genuinely affordable for people on normal incomes. It comes as new figures in today’s Irish Independent show that one in four workers is now being priced out of buying…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on today’s new schools announcement, Labour spokesperson on Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, said: “While welcoming today’s announcement of 42 new schools, some of which will benefit the communities in Dublin Bay North, questions remain about the hundreds of schools around the country who are actively seeking badly needed refurbishments….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson, Joan Burton TD, has called on the Minister for Education to explain whether plans for new schools will impact existing school refurbishment projects, and whether extra capital has been provided to fund the new builds. Deputy Burton commented: “While welcoming the objective of today’s announcement- the provision of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ged Nash has accused the government of tolerating high levels of bogus self-employment which he says represents nothing but the perpetration of a mass fraud on the State. The Labour Party spokesperson on Employment Affairs & Social Protection was speaking to delegates at the Forsa trade union Services &…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said that the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, needs to rule out student loan schemes. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The Government has been sitting on the report carried out by Peter Cassells into the future of higher education funding for months now….