All children should be entitled to school bus seat says Labour Party representative
All school children, irrespective of where they live, should be entitled to a seat on a school bus, according to a local Labour Party representative. Nessa Cosgrove says this issue arises every year and wants an end to the idea of a ‘lottery’ for tickets. She says the current system…
Local Labour party member shocked by Kelly departure
A Local spokesperson for the Labour Party says the decision of Alan Kelly to stand down as Party leader has shocked many party members. Nessa Cosgrove was reacting to Alan Kelly’s decision to step down from the role as party leader. He said he took the action after…
Sligo Labour Party rep calls for support for ‘work from home’ Bill
More than 70% of people in the north west feel they should have the right to opt to work from home. That’s according to a new poll that shows the bulk of that majority are women and young people. Now, a Sligo-based Labour representative is calling on the government to…
Certainty needed for students on Leaving Cert 2022
Local voices have joined calls for the government to make a decision urgently on how Leaving Cert 2022 will be held. Local Labour Representative, Nessa Cosgrove says an early decision is needed and believes it should the same hybrid model like 2021. Last year students could opt for an accredited…
Major delays for children waiting on medical services in local region
There are currently 139 children waiting for a first appointment for Speech, Occupational or Physiotherapy in the local region. Calls are being made on the HSE to prioritise the care of children who need to access Therapy Services Former General Election candidate for the Labour Party, Nessa Cosgrove,…
Community & voluntary sector workers have been forgotten by the government
Calls are being made for an equal pay and conditions for workers that provide state services but are are employed in the Community and voluntary sectors: The current Local Area Representative for the Labour Party, Nessa Cosgrove tabled a motion at the Parties national conference over the weekend. …
Concerns that students who received PUP may have issue with SUSI assessment
There are calls for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment not to be included when assessing full time students applying for SUSI grants. Concerns have been raised that some students may have been pushed over the qualifying threshold due to them receiving the PUP. Sligo/Leitrim Labour representative, Nessa Cosgrove says students weren’t…