Labour Party Councillor and Chair of Dublin City Council Strategic Policy Committee on Housing, Alison Gilliland, has said that Construction site Covid19 heath and safety protocols must be agreed and made public before any Council housing sites are reopened. Cllr Gilliland commented: “I’m hearing reports that some local authority social housing construction sites may reopen as early as this…

Labour Councillor Kevin Donoghue has called on the Minister responsible for the OPW to consider reopening St Stephen’s Green for local access. The 22 acre park is the largest of the parks in Dublin’s main Georgian garden squares and has been closed as part of restrictions around Covid-19. Cllr Donoghue said: “The restrictions that are…

Commenting 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 the Minister announced that…

Labour 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. In particular, my thoughts…

Labour 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 staff are doing to…

“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 and HEAR third level access…

“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 Chancellor) and Lisa Nandy MP…

Labour 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 clarify quickly what arrangements…