Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Minister for Education to publish the health and legal advice concerning the cancellation of the Leaving Certificate. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Following yesterday’s announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills that the Leaving Cert is going to be cancelled in 2020 in favour…

Labour’s Employment spokesperson, Ged Nash TD, has welcomed the announcement by government of new protocols which will be introduced to protect workers, workplaces and customers and help limit the risks of Covid-19 transmission at work. Deputy Nash said: “As the economy begins a slow, phased reopening, its success will depend on the action we take…

The group of Labour Councillors on Limerick City and County Council have written to the Minister for Justice to highlight concerns about the potential spread of Covid-19 in Direct Provision Centres in Limerick. Cllr Conor Sheehan who wrote the letter on behalf of the group said: “We have decided to write to the Minister after…

Labour Senator Annie Hoey said the large outbreak of 164 Covid-19 cases in nineteen Direct Provision centres shows the urgent need for change in accommodation standards, and that the Department of Justice response has been too little too late, failing asylum seekers. Senator Hoey said: “We now know there are at least 164 confirmed cases…

Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to the media at 4pm on the Leinster House plinth to respond to the Cabinet decision on the Leaving Cert. What: Labour doorstep on Leaving Cert with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Where: Leinster House plinth When: 4pm, Friday 8th May. ENDS

Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, has said there is a need for urgent answers today from the Minister for Education and the Taoiseach on the follow on impact of cancelling the Leaving Cert, and said that students, parents and teachers need legal certainty on the Plan B. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “If…

Families entitled to know the truth and have full disclosure on Covid-19 outbreak at Louth nursing home Louth TD Ged Nash has said an urgent and time-limited investigation must be carried out by HIQA to establish the circumstances that led to the deaths of over 20 residents at Dealgan House Nursing Home in Dundalk. Deputy…

Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Seán Sherlock TD, has called on the Minister to clarify the situation surrounding Garda vetting for childcare workers under its home-based scheme for healthcare staff. Deputy Sherlock said:  “I am concerned that the Government’s scheme is becoming mired in obstacles just ten days out from the scheduled start…