Labour in power will change dole scheme

Irish Times

The waiting period for the unemployed to qualify for the back-to-education scheme would be cut from 12 to three months by Labour in power, the party’s social . . . → Read More: Labour in power will change dole scheme

Labour ‘alarm’ over €1bn cut in welfare

Irish Times

The Labour party has described as “alarming” indications that one third of the €3 billion package of spending cuts planned by the Government will come from the . . . → Read More: Labour ‘alarm’ over €1bn cut in welfare

Poverty agency to lose 40% of staff, committee told

Irish Times

The Combat Poverty Agency is to lose 40 per cent of its staff as part of its integration into the Department of Social and Family Affairs, an . . . → Read More: Poverty agency to lose 40% of staff, committee told

Labour to oppose axing of Christmas bonus for welfare recipients

Irish Examiner

Moves to cancel the traditional Christmas bonus given to welfare recipients will be challenged in the Dáil, it emerged last night. Labour is to force a debate . . . → Read More: Labour to oppose axing of Christmas bonus for welfare recipients