Series of commitments made by Government not being followed through on This crisis is above politics and Ministers must deliver for the public Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, has flagged the pattern of broken, delayed and piece-meal commitments from government Minister in recent days, where they promise to deliver solutions to problems caused by…

– 70% less beds than secured in first lockdown. Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, has said the fact that full capacity could not be secured from private hospitals is disappointing, and that the deal announced by Minister for Health tonight is a bad deal for the public when our acute hospital system is under…

Engagement with representative bodies an immediate priority. Vaccination schedule for school workers and special needs students essential. Doubling of July Provision must be considered. Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister for Education to use the weekend to progress teaching solutions for children with additional and special needs. Deputy Ó Ríordáin…

Following discussions with clubs and groups throughout the country, Labour Sports spokesperson, Senator Mark Wall, has called on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to extend the deadline of the Sports Capital and Equipment Grant application. With the necessity to eliminate personal contact, clubs and societies are reporting problems in obtaining the expert assistance…

Expectation of “flexibility” by employers is not enough. Clear supports and choices needed. With working parents forced again to juggle homeschooling and their work, Labour spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said it is hugely disappointing to see no effort made by Government since Wednesday to recognise and resolve the very significant challenges. Senator Sherlock said: “The…

As the confusion over childcare costs continues, Labour spokesperson on Children, Senator Ivana Bacik, has reiterated her call to Government to ensure that parents who have paid creche fees but cannot access the service are compensated. The Government must step up and meet this cost for providers.    She said: “I am reiterating my call to…

Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, has extended his sympathy to the family and friends of former Labour Party Senator Jim Townsend who was a faithful stalwart of the Labour Party in County Carlow over many years. Deputy Kelly said: “I was saddened to learn today of the death of our long standing and loyal…

Irish Banks must re-introduce “blanket” Covid-19 payment breaks, like the first six months of the pandemic, for personal and businesses as permitted under European Banking Authority (EBA) guidance Full COVID-19 breaks should be re-introduced for customers if they have previously availed of a break or not Borrowers should not have credit rating damaged by the…