News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Enterprise Spokesperson George Lawlor TD has expressed deep concern following the announcement that Fastway’s parent company has gone into receivership, placing 300 jobs under immediate threat. It is understood that hundreds more could be affected among subcontractors and franchisees across the delivery network. Deputy Lawlor said: “This is deeply worrying…

News – The Labour PartyDublin Central Labour TD Marie Sherlock has said that Dublin City Council must get on with starting the redevelopment of Dalymount Stadium. Speaking in advance of a vote by Dublin City Councillors on the loan to fund the project, Deputy Sherlock said: “10 years on from Dublin City Council’s rescue of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has said the latest INTO survey on teacher shortages confirms a shocking and disproportionate impact on children with additional needs, and in DEIS and Irish-medium schools. The survey, published today, found that special schools had the highest rate of vacant posts at 56%. Labour is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Conor Sheehan TD has expressed deep sadness following the death of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, aged 86. A tireless campaigner and advocate for the most marginalised, Sr Stan devoted her life to tackling poverty, homelessness, and inequality in Ireland. Deputy Sheehan said: “Sr Stan’s passing marks the loss of one of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has announced that the Labour Party will use its Private Members’ Time in the Dáil this week to call for the decriminalisation of drug users and for the creation of a compassionate, health-led drugs policy in Ireland. Deputy Sherlock said the Government has failed to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has expressed concern following reports that the Minister for Justice is examining a proposal to reduce the time Ukrainian refugees can remain in State accommodation from 90 days to 30. Deputy Sheehan said the suggestion, made so publicly, is both premature and potentially harmful. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyDeputy Nash said: “I want to commend the swift and professional actions of the Fire Service and An Garda Siochána in evacuating to safety families living in a residence in Drogheda that is used to provide accommodation for applicants for international protection. “That arson is the working assumption of the authorities…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has said that the record-breaking homeless figures published today should shame the Government into action. The latest Department of Housing statistics show that 16,614 people are now living in emergency accommodation, including 5,238 children. Deputy Sheehan said this devastating new milestone is the result of…