Won’t be full pay, will not cover illness of two or less days and will be only two weeks in duration. Labour Party Bill was delayed for six months. Huge public support for Paid Sick Leave. Responding to reports on the likely details of a statutory sick pay scheme, Labour Employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock said…

Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly said there must now be a national aggressive suppression strategy (NASS) for Covid-19 including mandatory quarantine and checks close to the border in the absence of an all island agreement. Deputy Kelly said: “With Covid-19 cases so high, delayed vaccine rollout, our hospitals under severe pressure and Ireland facing months…

Labour employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has urged all Deliveroo customers to stand with Deliveroo drivers in their strike tonight.   “We stand with Deliveroo drivers in their strike across Dublin this evening. These workers are asking Deliveroo for engagement on very basic issues – better pay, conditions and standards. Throughout the pandemic, these workers…

Labour spokesperson on housing Senator Rebecca Moynihan has said it is very worrying to read the Central Bank’s projection that up to 23,000 fewer homes will be built than necessary due to Covid-19. With the Government failing to address the growing housing crisis, Senator Moynihan has reiterated the need for state intervention in housing. Senator…

NPHET had been reluctant up until now to endorse strong travel testing and quarantine measures. Over three quarters of the public want action on this. Additional supports needed for workers in the aviation sector. The support from NPHET for a more robust travel testing regime is a big policy shift said Labour transport spokesperson, Duncan…

Minister must create taskforce focused on rebuilding the industry Consideration should be given to a dedicated Ministry   With January the traditional time that many plan holidays for the year ahead, Labour spokesperson on tourism, Senator Mark Wall, has called for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to refocus her attention…

Proposals of 400 units to serve a market of approx. 326,000 renters absurd Control mechanisms must be implemented to avoid prices increases Suite of protections required for renters   Labour spokesperson on housing, Senator Rebecca Moynihan, has welcomed the publication of the Affording Housing Bill 2020 by the Minister for Housing today. Commenting on the…

Return to schools for all students now in jeopardy Comments from Minister Foley and Minister Madigan deeply disrespectful and unhelpful Urgent consideration must be given to prioritising teachers, SNAs and all school staff for next round of vaccination   Speaking at Leaders’ Questions, Labour spokesperson on education, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, urged the Taoiseach and…