Minister must convene Forum on Banking in wake of KBC announcement

Fri Apr 16, 2021 - 08:12 am - Ged Nash TD Planned exit another major blow for consumers and competition.Central Bank must stop being commentators and set out strategic vision for Irish banking sector.Bank staff must keep jobs and terms in any...

Process needs quick resolution to achieve Living Wage for workers

Thu Apr 15, 2021 - 01:36 pm - Senator Marie Sherlock Labour employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has urged the Tánaiste to set actionable timelines on his process examining the Living Wage in Ireland.Senator Sherlock said:“Work should alway...

Schools’ Return an Opportunity to Assess Impact of Pandemic - Catch-Up for Children Scheme Needed

Thu Apr 15, 2021 - 09:10 am - Senator Ivana Bacik Now that all age cohorts have returned to school, analysis is needed to assess the impact of prolonged school closures.The Labour Party’s ‘Catch-Up for Children’ scheme would provide €100m in ...

Major breakthrough for the School for the Deaf, Cabra

Wed Apr 14, 2021 - 06:14 pm - Senator Marie Sherlock HSE commits to retaining and protecting the existing speech and language therapy service.Following a meeting today between Minister Rabbitte, HSE Dublin North City and County, the principal and parent...

Sustained focus needed on Jobs and Domestic Economy

Wed Apr 14, 2021 - 02:14 pm - Ged Nash TD Supports must be maintained to help indigenous jobs and businesses.Vaccine programme crucial for jobs and business recovery.Plan needed to tackle youth unemployment levels .Responding to today’...