I 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 work you are doing…

Speaking 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 The need for insurance…

Remarks by Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly in Dáil Éireann during Leader Statements on Thursday 30th April “I want to pay my respects to all the people who have lost their lives and their families.  May those who have died rest in peace.  I also again thank all the workers making such sacrifices for us…

Responding to the revised arrangements for this year’s Junior Cert exam announced by the Minister for Education today, Labour Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D, said: “I welcome the clarity that today’s announcement finally gives to Junior Cert students regarding this year’s exam. “It is important that the hard work of students over the past…

With alarming reports this week about increased levels of violence against women and children in the home, Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to do more to protect victims of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 emergency. Senator Bacik said: “Although spending weeks staying at home is not easy for any of us,…

Key questions for Debenham’s owners, leaseholders and liquidators to answer  Loss of any of 955 jobs will be devastating for the Debenhams workers Tomorrow Thursday April 30th, the liquidators of Debenhams Retail Ireland Limited are due to go to the High Court to apply for the full appointment of liquidators to the company.  Speaking in advance…

Labour Party Leader and Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Government to provide the winter flu vaccine for free to all citizens this year. Deputy Kelly said: “The IMO are rightly calling on the Government to start planning for the winter flu now. “We cannot have a repeat of what has happened…

Labour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has called on the Government and NPHET to outline their position on the public wearing of face-masks. Deputy Smith said: “Over the last few weeks, as other countries seek to ease their Covid-19 restriction measures, we have seen the mandatory wearing of face-masks in public be introduced…