News – The Labour PartyCommenting on an Irish Times report that the Leaving Cert could run until early September, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has expressed his deep frustration at a lack of clarity coming from the Department of Education regarding the State Exam. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “It is now one week since…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Alan Kelly has expressed his sadness on hearing of the death of former Labour Lucan Councillor Michael Gannon. Deputy Kelly said: “I want to extend my sympathies to the family, friends and comrades of former Labour Councillor Michael Gannon who died on Wednesday at the age of 98….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Government to issue a one-off €1,000 pandemic payment to healthcare workers during the May Day Bank Holiday as a solidarity gesture. Deputy Kelly said: “As each day passes during this pandemic, we become more grateful for the amazing work our healthcare…

News – The Labour Party “Number of College Access places needs to be doubled in 2020 for students from low income backgrounds and for those with a disability” Following on from the announcement on the Leaving Cert last Friday, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has called on the Government to support a number of specific changes to the DARE…

News – The Labour Party “We must have a new social contract that guarantees living wages and a decent standard of living. That is something that Labour will be fighting for in Ireland and the UK.” Following a video conference call with Kier Starmer MP (leader of the UK Labour Party), Anneliese Dodds MP (Shadow…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Mark Wall has called on the Minister for Health and the HSE to clarify the renewal process for Medical cards with no clear system in place. Senator Wall said: “There is uncertainty about the renewal process for medical card and it is essential that the Minister and the HSE…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael framework document, Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, said: “I have received the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael document that they plan to use to negotiate a programme for Government with other parties. “It is clear from first reading that this is an un-costed, purely aspirational document,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, has welcomed news of progress made in talks between the Fórsa union and Government on proposals to reassign Special Needs Assistants during the Covid-19 crisis. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “I welcome news from Fórsa today that a commitment has been made for SNAs to…