No guidance provided in advance of schools reopening. No communication on the specific changes to the curriculum and examination process for certain subjects. No advice on assessment for predicted grades. Ahead of the phased reopening of schools next week, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has criticised the Department of Education’s failure to provide timely…

Relies solely on vaccination rollout. No plan to aggressively suppress Covid-19 in the community. No change to lax travel policy. Antigen testing won’t be considered until mid-March. Labour Party Leader and Health spokesperson Alan Kelly has criticised the absence of clear metrics and targets from the latest government strategy on Covid-19 published this evening, as…

Sherlock submits amendment to issue enhanced medical card to all survivors who presented to ‘Mother & Baby Homes’ for any length of time; including while pregnant or on a post-natal basis. Labour social protection spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD has tabled an amendment requesting that enhanced medical cards be provided to all survivors of Mother and…

The Government must undertake an assessment of the impact that reduced timetables and prolonged school closures have had on children in Ireland. Labour is calling for the creation of a dedicated €100m fund to help make up for class-time lost over the last 12 months. Supports must be targeted at vulnerable and marginalised children, such…

Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to reporters this evening, at 5:15pm Tuesday 23rd February on the revised Living with Covid plan. What: Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 5:15pm, Tuesday 23rd February For any journalists or photographers attending please adhere to current…

Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly, and Transport spokesperson Duncan Smith will be available to speak to reporters today, at 11.30am Tuesday 23rd February about the legislation on mandatory hotel quarantine, and the upcoming government announcements on Covid-19. What: Doorstep with Alan Kelly and Duncan Smith. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11.30am, Tuesday 23rd…

€56 million of the Defence budget was returned to the Exchequer between 2017 and 2020 €130 million has been returned to the State from the Defence budget over the past 7 years Labour Senator Mark Wall has called on Minister to come before Seanad  Speaking in the Seanad, Labour defence spokesperson Senator Mark Wall asked…

Night-time economy must not be just seen as a hospitality business, it is about culture in our cities and towns. Workers, clubbers and communities must be included in the conversation. Late night workers must be prioritised with 1.5 times the normal rate of pay. Investment in public transport necessary. Night Mayor must be revisited. Labour…