Plan B needed but predicative grading not the way forward Responding to the knee jerk responses from some politicians calling for the Leaving Cert to be cancelled, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said anyone doing so should be proposing a credible alternative. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “It is hugely disappointing that the roadmap out…

Labour Party Leader and Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has said following the publication of the roadmap out of pandemic restrictions, that it is now time the Government gave us clear guidance on what rules on masks will be required for the general public when they go back to work and use public transport, and…

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 introduction of some positive changes…

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 to the industry must be…

Reacting 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 a welcome one. “I…

Labour 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 following today’s stakeholder meeting,…

To 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 are under threat as…

Labour 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 is extremely concerning. This…