News – The Labour Party Conditions on decent work must be attached to State cash injections Labour Deputy Ged Nash, responding to the government’s announcement of new supports for the SME sector said: “The new liquidity support measures for the SME sector announced today sees a reheating and repackaging of some existing schemes and the…

News – The Labour Party Temple Bar councillor says pro-worker conditions must be placed on financial supports for the restaurant industry Responding to the nine point plan proposed this week to support restaurants by the RAI, Labour Party Councillor Kevin Donoghue, who represents Dublin’s South-East Inner-City ward said any financial support provided by the State…

News – The Labour PartyReacting the the latest announcement by an Taoiseach on Covid-19 restrictions, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly TD said: “I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach has made the announcement this evening that our people will be allowed to exercise now within 5km of their homes. This is a small change but…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D, has called on the Government to provide clarity regarding the status of practicals and project work in this year’s Leaving Cert. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “A lot of schools and students were expecting clarity on the status of the Leaving Cert practicals and project work…

News – The Labour PartyTo mark May Day, Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for greater recognition of the rights of vulnerable freelance workers. Senator Bacik said: “Today marks the international day for the recognition of workers’ rights. Yet around the world as we face the challenges presented by COVID-19, the rights of all workers…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has called on airline companies such as Aer Lingus to do everything they can to retain jobs and urgent Government intervention. Deputy Smith said: “The news today that Aer Lingus are in talks with unions to cut over 900 jobs at the company…

News – The Labour PartyI would like to pass on my our sincere condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones to COVID 19 since this House last met a week ago. The crisis continues and the sadness mounts as we continue to battle against this appalling virus.   Transparency We support the…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil today Labour TD for Wexford, Brendan Howlin raised a number of issues with the Minister for Business including: That business supports must be linked to engagement with the industrial relations machinery of the State The very high interest rate being charged by banks on loans and overdrafts…