News – The Labour PartyLabour Cllr Rebecca Moynihan has called on drivers to slow down and save lives on near empty roads. Councillor Moynihan said: “Speeding causes accidents and slowing down will save lives. With far less traffic cars and other vehicles are moving more quickly. This is putting other road users at risk. “Cyclists…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today on the Seanad Order of Business in advance of the debate on the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020, Senator Ivana Bacik expressed condolences to the families of all those bereaved as a result of the coronavirus, and to all those affected by it through illness or…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called for the Government to clarify if staff in private hospitals that have assumed section 38 of the Health Act, will be given the same rights as healthcare staff in public hospitals. Deputy Kelly said: “I completely welcome the fact that private hospitals…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said calls by Fianna Fáil to cancel the Junior Certificate are irresponsible. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Calls by Fianna Fáil to cancel the Junior Certificate fail to recognise the wider consequences of doing so. “While obviously ensuring that the Leaving Certificate exams go…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has welcomed the decision to pay student nurses. Deputy Kelly said: “I welcome the decision by the Government to pay student nurses as healthcare assistants during the COVID-19 crisis. “Student nurses like many healthcare professionals are putting themselves out on the frontline working to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Minister for Health to respond to concerns nurses have around loss of pay at this time. Deputy Kelly said: “I understand from the INMO, that many nurses are concerned about loss of income at this time if they are forced…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called for Leaving and Junior Certificate fees to be waived for this academic year. Deputy Ó Ríordáín said: “In the last few days I have been contacted by school principals who are concerned about the payment of Leaving and Junior Certificate fees for…

News – The Labour PartyThe Covid-19 crisis has exposed the damaging extent of Ireland’s digital divide in education, according to Labour Party education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. The Dublin Bay North TD praised teachers and other school staff for their magnificent efforts to help students continue their studies remotely. But he said the digital divide…