As insurers continue to evade questions on plans for customer refunds for this year, Labour finance spokesperson, Ged Nash TD, has called on all insurers to consider offering a rebate as a gesture of goodwill. Such a move would reflect the reality that insurers are processing fewer claims, as people continue to heed public health…

Reacting to the situation in Myanmar, Labour Party spokesperson on foreign affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has condemned the actions of the Myanmar military in once again overturning a legitimate election and illegally detaining elected officials. Deputy Howlin said: “The military action by the Myanmar army is unjustified and is a serious breach of international law….

Labour spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik, has reiterated her call to fast-track Irish citizenship for the many non-National frontline workers putting themselves at risk of contracting Covid-19 every day through providing essential care services in our communities. Senator Bacik encouraged people to sign the #FastTrackCitizenship petition online, started by Dr…

Labour continues to call for mandatory hotel quarantine National Aggressive Suppression Strategy vital to reopen communities   Labour Leader Alan Kelly has welcomed the adoption of key components of its National Aggressive Suppression Strategy (NASS) by Minister Donnelly. Signing new regulations into law last night, Minister Donnelly introduced a ban on non-residents from travelling into…

Labour spokesperson on housing, Senator Rebecca Moynihan, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Housing in the UK that landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on pets in rented accommodation. The new Model Tenancy Agreement states that a ban on pets should only be enforced when there is good reason,…

Labour spokesperson on the arts, Senator Marie Sherlock, has criticised the Government’s failure to extend the Covid-19 Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) to sectors without permanent premises. The scheme, introduced to support businesses impacted by the restrictions, focuses narrowly on business with physical premises, excluding an arts and events industry that provides widespread employment throughout the…

UK have a ‘Tell Us Once’ Service for notifying a death to government bodies. Labour Party Social Protection Spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD has urged Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys to create a single portal to support family members when they have to engage with social protection and other public services after a loved one…

Tánaiste says it is intention to expand mandatory hotel quarantine as capacity and capability improves. Questioning the Tánaiste about Labour’s call for a national aggressive suppression strategy (NASS), Labour Leader Alan Kelly welcomed the positive engagement from the government to debate the pros and cons of the detail of such a strategy but urged them…