News – The Labour PartyResponding to the collapse of the childcare scheme for frontline healthcare workers, Labours Seán Sherlock said: “The collapse of the childcare scheme for healthcare workers shows the shambolic approach of the government and contrasts sharply with the premature comments today from Taoiseach about reopening schools and crèches which have been dismissed…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Justice, Seán Sherlock TD, has called on the Government to commit to regularising the legal status of undocumented migrant workers who are carrying out essential frontline care services during the Covid crisis. Deputy Sherlock raised the issue with Minister Flanagan in the Dáil this evening. Deputy Sherlock said: “Many undocumented workers…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Education, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, has again called on the Government to take steps to guarantee there will be no school profiling when it comes to grading this year’s revised Leaving Cert. Deputy Ó Ríordáin raised the issue with the Minister for Education in the Dáil today. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has said long-term transport projects such as MetroLink should not be taken off the table. Deputy Smith said: “It’s important at this time to ensure long-term investment in environmentally sound transport projects such as MetroLink remain on the table. “This is vital for…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to reporters on the Leinster House plinth at 11.40am in advance of Education questions in the Dáil. What: Labour doorstep on with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Where: Leinster House plinth When: 11.40am, Wednesday 13th May ENDS

News – The Labour PartyMothers returning to their employment are being failed by a loophole in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) said Labour Senator Marie Sherlock. Senator Sherlock said: “It beggars belief that the Government continues to discriminate against women returning to work after their maternity leave in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. It…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator, Rebecca Moynihan, has said the decision by the Department of Education and Skills to close applications for the Cycle to Work scheme for teachers, SNAs, clerical staff and other staff on the Department’s payroll is shortsighted. Senator Moynihan said: “The decision by the Department of Education and Skills…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking ahead of the reopening of construction sites, Labour Councillor Alison Gilliland and chair of the Dublin City Council Strategic Policy Committee on Housing, said: “As building sites prepare to open this day week, the construction sector must get its return to work protocols absolutely right otherwise we risk a spike in Covid19…