Labour Local Government spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said the latest power grab by the Minister for Housing through the proposed Land Development Agency Bill is unacceptable and undemocratic, and must be dropped. Senator Moynihan said: “The latest power grab by central government to strip Councillors of the power to block land transfers and disposals is…

High Court judgement on business interruption claim is watershed decision David v Goliath case shows insurance industry’s contempt for loyal customers Levy on insurance profits must be considered as part of radical shake-up of sector   Responding to today’s High Court decision that four bar owners should receive compensation from FBD for the interruption to…

Labour Seanad Group Leader and Spokesperson for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik will join early years professionals, childcare providers, parents and supporters in an online day of action for the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, organised by the Together for Early Years coalition.  Speaking on the day of action, Senator Bacik…

Labour TD for Cork East and member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children & Youth Affairs Seán Sherlock has called on the government to provide clarity on pay and conditions for Early Years Educators and Childcare Workers following the completion of the report into the sector. Today in the Dáil, Deputy Sherlock lent the…

Is Ireland really the most prosperous country in Europe? report highlights limitations of GDP as a measurement of economic and social development Highlights need for new metrics as contained in Labour’s Measuring Quality of Life in Ireland Bill  Forthcoming National Economic Plan must include commitment on robust ‘Quality of Life’ Indicators With one in four…

Women across the country continue to be invited for HPV tests through CervicalCheck, however many overwhelmed doctors are not in any position to offer the testing. Labour has called on the Government to prepare an online list of doctor’s who are providing this lifesaving service. Particularly in the context of watching Lynsey Bennet on the…

The Labour Party has received an answer to a PQ suggesting that legislation to introduce classism as a tenth prohibited ground of discrimination under the Equal Status Acts 2000-2018 will be delayed by the pandemic.  The Government must provide a timeline for the introduction of a Bill to prevent this form of discrimination.    In…

Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has criticised the failure of the Department of Education to issue guidance to schools reopening next Thursday. The ongoing failure to communicate effectively with those in the education sector continues to create challenges for students, parents and teachers alike. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “We welcomed the news that schools…