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Statement on death of George Nkencho

Thu Dec 31, 2020 - 02:15 pm - Brendan Howlin TD Labour Party Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin TD said:"The loss of a life is always a tragedy, and I express the condolences of the Labour Party to the family of Mr George Nkencho who was fatally s...

Has the Minister for Health guaranteed supply of beds from private hospitals?

Wed Dec 30, 2020 - 02:47 pm - Alan Kelly TD Private hospital capacity must be on standby as Covid cases increase Nationalisation of some private hospital capacity must be an option to deal with Covid surge.Certainly needed that private beds wil...

Transparency on COVID Vaccination Roll Out & Strategy Essential

Wed Dec 30, 2020 - 11:37 am - Alan Kelly TD  Kelly asks Government to Publish Daily Figures & Vaccine Procurement Updates.Transparency essential to give people hope for the future.Leader of the Labour Party Alan Kelly has called on the...

Defence force personnel have played their part in the fight against Covid

Tue Dec 29, 2020 - 11:28 am - Senator Mark Wall Labour Spokeperson on Defence, Senator Mark Wall has paid tribute to members of the Defence Forces who continue to assist in the battle against Covid-19.On average, Since 13 March 2020, an average of ...

New Restrictions necessary but extra resources for contact tracing needed

Tue Dec 22, 2020 - 01:15 pm - Alan Kelly TD Essential workers over Christmas should be allowed travel for a few more days after 26th.Additional supports needed asap for workers and businesses forced to close.Tracing system must be radically imp...