News – The Labour PartyWe as members of Dáil Éireann need to practice what we preach. The public health advice is to stay at home during this crisis. Our democratic institutions are central to everything we do and if the Dail was discussing legislation the Labour Party would be present today. However, we are not….

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the latest live register figures, Labour Party Employment Affairs spokesperson, Ged Nash TD,  has reiterated calls for an EU “unemployment reinsurance scheme” to support a swift and inclusive recovery Deputy Nash said: “We have seen an explosion in unemployment figures today, with nearly 300,000 people receiving the emergency Covid-19…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in relation to the risk of people racking up months of compound interest and surcharges on loans and credit card debt due to the coronavirus epidemic, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on the Government to freeze interest and surcharges for the duration of the crisis period. Calls for €500 Increase…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly, has called on more Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be supplied to health staff such as nursing home staff, home helps, carers and social workers. Deputy Kelly said: ‘This is an extremely difficult time for frontline workers who are looking after our most vulnerable citizens…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Justice spokesperson Seán Sherlock has welcomed Operation Faoisimh but said additional supports to tackle domestic violence will be needed as the Covid-19 lockdown continues. Minister should remind Gardaí of powers to seek emergency barring orders Deputy Sherlock said: “With people confined to home there will be an increase in domestic…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party disagrees with the decision of the Business Committee today that the Dáil would continue to sit on Thursday. The Labour Parliamentary Party has agreed that our TDs would not attend the sitting of the Dáil for statements on Thursday as it is non-essential business and not legislation that…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has called for the fuel allowance payment to be extended for two additional weeks to include the Easter Weekend. Deputy Smith wrote to Minister Doherty today asking for this extension, joining calls from other Labour representatives such as Cllr Dermot Lacey calling for this…

News – The Labour PartyReacting to multiple reports of banks unfairly withholding support from mortgage customers, the leader of the Labour Party said that any bank or financial company that acts against the public interest during this emergency should face stiff consequences. Brendan Howlin said: “Ireland is facing an extraordinary national emergency, with the coronavirus…