proposes a tenure mix of 40% social, 40% affordable/cost rental and 20% affordable purchase. calls on the Minister to increase the serviced site fund from €50,000 to €100,000 per unit. Speaking in advance of a meeting of Dublin City Council tonight, and the alternative housing plan they will propose for the Oscar Traynor Road site, …

Labour Party Spokesperson on Community and Rural Affairs Seán Sherlock TD has said that the named branches slated for closure by Bank of Ireland is an attack on provincial towns right around the country. If the Government really is committed to development outside of Dublin, it must intervene and stop Bank of Ireland ripping the…

Shuttering of 88 branches a massive blow to communities across the country Central Bank and Minister must act to pause closures during pandemic Move by bank a kick in teeth for loyal customers and staff Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has described the announcement by Bank of Ireland of its plans to close 88 branches…

Labour spokesperson on Equality and Integration Senator Ivana Bacik has welcomed the White Paper on Ending Direct Provision published today, and has welcomed the positive proposals as representing substantive steps towards a more progressive international protection policy. The ‘how’ of implementation will be key, and Senator Bacik has made clear that Labour will engage constructively…

In anticipation of the staff schedule for all mainstream primary schools to be published next week, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has called on the Minister to confirm that a reduction in class size will be passed to all DEIS schools. Last November, the Minister extended the class size reduction to DEIS Senior…

Labour climate spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has described the decision by the Environmental Pillar to withdraw from the talks on the National Food Strategy as a source of concern. The Pillar announced its decision today and wrote accordingly to Taoiseach Michael Martin. Deputy Smith called on the Minister for the Agriculture and the Minister for…

After reports today of a lack of trust in screening programmes, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly called for an explanation from the government on why Dr Gabriel Scally has been dumped from oversight of the implementation of his recommendations on Cervical Check. This was revealed after PQs tabled by Deputy Kelly. Alan said: “I am…

Labour Spokesperson on Social Protection and Cork East TD Seán Sherlock welcomed the acceptance of the Labour Party amendment to ensure any survivor from Mother and Baby Homes is entitled to an enhanced medical card. The arbitrary six month rule proposed by the Minister is wrong, and fundamentally misunderstands the experience of survivors. Deputy Sherlock…