Speaking after the launch of research by SIPTU’s Big Start Campaign, Labour Spokesperson for Children, Senator Ivana Bacik has said: “‘We are a sector that is full of hope, but we are continually let down with every budget’ – the words of union activist Eilish Balfe ring true to the experiences of early years professionals…

Time must be allocated to climate debate in the Dáil Minister must urgently extend the status of the Climate Action Advisory Council As we continue to await the presentation of our Annual Transition Statement from the Climate Action Minister, Labour climate spokesperson, Duncan Smith TD, has called for the reintroduction of transition statements in the…

We need weekly data on how many doses we are receiving into Ireland. Daily Vaccination Figures must be consistently published. Breakdown of how many Covid-facing healthcare workers have been vaccinated must be published. Following questions to the Minister for Health today on vaccine rollout, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly repeated his call for full transparency…

Reacting to new funding arrangements for the early learning and childcare sector announced by the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality & Integration today, Labour Spokesperson for Children, Senator Ivana Bacik has called for greater clarity around the continuation of funding for services that are forced to close during Level 5 restrictions. Senator Bacik said: “I…

Labour Party Arts spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock expressed her condolence on the death announced yesterday of Irish soprano Cara O’Sullivan. “Cara O’Sullivan was an incredible talent, someone who made a massive contribution to the world of music both at home in Ireland and on the international stage. I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to…

As the Minister meets with her officials today to discuss the next steps for the Leaving Cert class of 2021, Labour spokesperson on education, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, has called for an assessed grade model to be offered to all Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle students. With the Government unable to reveal its plan for…

Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to the media at 11am today, Tuesday 2nd February on the Leinster House plinth on education matters and issues of the day.  What: Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin  Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11am, Tuesday 2nd February. ENDS

Today’s new regulations on travel and quarantine do not go far enough said Labour Party Leader and Health spokesperson Alan Kelly, as he called for an ambitious and aggressive strategy to deal with Covid-19. Deputy Kelly said:“I am calling for a national aggressive suppression strategy (NASS) that would eradicate community transmission of Covid-19 and ensure…