News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Longford-Westmeath, Willie Penrose, has welcomed today’s announcement from the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, that 111 primary and special schools in his constituency are to benefit to the tune of around €950,000 under the minor works grant scheme. Commenting on the figures, Deputy Penrose said: “I welcome that…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking after the publication of Morgan McKinley’s Gender Pay Gap Ireland 2016 report Ged Nash, Labour Spokesperson on Equality and Labour Affairs has expressed his concern that the gender pay gap in Ireland now stands at 20%. Figures published by Morgan McKinley today shows that on average women earn 20% or…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the failure to enact significant sections of the Children First Act, Labour Party spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Jan O’Sullivan TD said: “This week marks the one year anniversary of passage of the Children First Act, and on Sunday we celebrate the UN Universal Day of the Child.”…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly has welcomed the U-turn from Minister Shane Ross today when he clarified that no railway line will close. “I welcome the confirmation from Minister Shane Ross in the Seanad today that no railway will close but it caused unnecessary fears across rural Ireland.” “Now that…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD and vice chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Alan Kelly, says the North’s Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, has questions to answer as to why he took such a hands-off approach to Project Eagle. During questioning before the PAC today, Deputy Kelly expressed his shock that issues of…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party’s Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill has passed Second Stage in the Seanad. The Bill, which was drafted and tabled by Senator Ged Nash seeks to provide workers on “If & When” contracts with more certainty over working hours and better income security and legal protections. Senator Nash…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TDs for Limerick City and Cork East, Jan O’Sullivan and Seán Sherlock have welcomed an investment of €1 million by Minister Shane Ross in the M20 project to connect Cork to Limerick.  Labour is committed to delivering on the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway, which we believe is crucial for…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and spokesperson on Justice, Brendan Howlin TD, has welcomed the move by the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny to disassociate himself from recent comments made by the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross relating to the judiciary. During Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today, Deputy Howlin pressed the Taoiseach on whether he…