Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: For Labour’s Future – NEWS RELEASE EMBARGO: Not for publication/broadcast before 00.01 am Thursday 5th March 2020 Labour should only back a return to a structured social dialogue in Ireland if it begins by tackling low pay and insecure work, according to Labour leadership contender Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. Speaking ahead of the…

Labour TD Duncan Smith has said today’s Tasc report on Household Debt in Ireland highlights the financial burden faced by many within the private rental sector. Deputy Smith said: “This report highlights how many renters are struggling to pay for the basics, such as heating costs and other utilities. “The research found that renters are…

Speech to Labour Party Leadership Hustings, Clayton Silver Springs Hotel, Cork, Monday 2nd March 2020. When I joined the Labour Party as a young teacher, I was teaching ten-year-old girls in Sheriff Street, in inner-city Dublin. I quickly saw how they were missing out on so many opportunities I had taken for granted. I saw…

Party has failed to seize key moments and opportunities recently Rebuild has to be based on constructive honesty with members Being relevant is the starting point to growth We need to align our policies and our presentations with our instincts We must campaign for a new social contract between the state and the people Dear…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, will this week bring emergency legislation before the Dáil to deal with immediate issues around the Coronavirus. Deputy Kelly said: “I have asked the Labour Party’s legal team to draft legislation protecting workers who may be impacted by the Coronavirus- specifically on the remuneration of workers who have…

Labour Party TD for Tipperary, Alan Kelly, has released legal advice he received as Minister for Housing on the constitutionality of a rent freeze. Deputy Kelly said: “A nationwide rent freeze is entirely constitutional. There is no doubt about this legally. It can be done through extending the period under which rent reviews are possible…

Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD today (Monday) called on the media and others to respect the privacy of the person who has tested positive for the Covid19 Coronavirus. He said it was important that the individual and their family were fully supported by the health and education authorities, and that the school community…

Commenting on the publication of the Terms and Conditions for the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme auction, Labour TD Seán Sherlock said: “Communities across the country have a vital role to play in addressing climate change and should be active participants in our bid to create a more energy efficient and sustainable future. “It’s therefore…