News – The Labour PartyThe 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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….

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour Party 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour 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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said tonight that if the Leaving Cert is to be cancelled tomorrow by the Fine Gael Cabinet we will need firm answers immediately on the legality of a Plan B that includes predictive grading. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “I’ve been calling for a Plan B…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil today on Brexit statements, Brendan Howlin TD raised the urgent need for a cross community campaign to secure an extension on the Brexit negotiation period. Deputy Howlin said: “With no sign of any progress on a Brexit deal between the EU and the UK, and huge public…