News – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Bay North, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has once again called for a Northside crime task force. This comes as a shooting took place in Kilmore, Dublin 5 late last night. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The news of another shooting on the Northside is deeply concerning. Thankfully nobody…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin today (Wednesday) called for drug addiction to be treated as a health issue, not a legal matter. Attending the Drugs Decriminalisation Conference at Dunboyne Castle Hotel, County Meath, Deputy Ó Ríordáin called for more Garda resources to stamp out serious drug traffickers, drug-related intimidation and violent…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the HSE to outline how exactly they plan to deal with capacity issues in light of stark warnings from Irish doctors and consultants of a Covid-19 threat. Deputy Kelly said: “It is extremely worrying to hear on the radio today and…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Department of Education and Skills to postpone reforms to SNA supports. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “I fully agree with AsIAm’s assessment of the new SNA allocation system. “This new proposed system needs to be stalled until parents, teachers and SNAs…

News – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin places workplace rights at heart of ‘bold policy agenda’ Aodhán Ó Ríordán today (Friday) said his leadership of the Labour Party would place workers’ rights at the centre of a bold policy agenda, which would include establishing a legal right to be represented by a trade union. Launching…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly has said it is beyond time for Section 39 workers to have their pay restored. This comes as thousands of workers in Section 39 organisations are taking industrial action today. Deputy Kelly said: “The Labour Party is fully behind Section 39 workers and their unions…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Cork East Seán Sherlock, speaking on the first sitting day of the 33rd Dáil has called for the establishment of an all party committee on the future of childcare and the early years sector. Deputy Sherlock said: “Today the new Dáil met, and many TDs have spoken, but…

News – The Labour PartyCHANGE OF VENUE: Aodhán Ó Ríordán Labour leadership launch photocall This is a correction of a media call issued earlier today. The only amendment is a change of venue. Aodhán Ó Ríordán, TD, will formally launch his campaign for the Labour leadership tomorrow (Friday 21st February). WHAT: Aodhán Ó Ríordán’s Labour…