Directly Elected Mayor for Dublin has potential once independent finance raising is ensured  Bertie’s preference for a Minister for Dublin is utterly out of touch Bertie Ahern has got it wrong once again, according to former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Labour Cllr for Pembroke Dermot Lacey, this time on his rejection of the idea…

Senator Annie Hoey has expressed shock and outrage at reports of a resurgence of the barbaric practice of cockfighting in Ireland. Senator Hoey said: “Cockfighting is a barbaric and cruel bloodsport where roosters are placed in a ring and made to fight until one of them is seriously injured or killed. Illegal cockfighting is taking…

Does Michelle Gildernew plan to be an MP or an MEP?  “Michelle Gildernew MP needs to decide today if she is running for Westminster or Brussels”, according to the Labour Party’s European Parliament election candidate, Fergal Landy. He said: “Now that the British General Election has been called, Sinn Fein cannot be allowed to hedge…

Sherlock welcomes Minister Smith’s commitment to bringing forward proposals to bring in competition for the waste collection market. Labour’s Senator Marie Sherlock has this evening welcomed the cross party support Labour’s senators received for their motion calling for municipalisation of waste collection services. Senator Sherlock said: “Labour believes within the current system of waste collection,…

Labour’s Private Member Motion before the Seanad at 3.30 today Labour’s Senator Mark Wall is calling for Government support to address the ongoing issues of waste management in the community. Labour Senators are today bringing a motion before the Seanad which aims to transform how waste is collected, recycled, and disposed of across the country….

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, the Labour Party candidate for Dublin in the European elections, has called on Fine Gael to clarify its position on collaborating with the far right in Europe. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Most voters want to know that their MEPs will stand up for a tolerant, open society, and for common democratic values….

Labour Cllr demands rejection of IBEC’s last-minute interference plan Consultation period already concluded Labour’s Councillor Darragh Moriarty (South West Inner City) has condemned IBEC’s last-second attempt to derail the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan. He is urging Dublin City Council to reject IBEC’s disingenuous intervention, emphasising that the plan is crucial for reducing traffic congestion…

Deputy Kelly said: “The people of Borrisokane in 2019 went against the grain and welcomed in what turned out to be 96 asylum seekers into their community. “They did so at a time of high tensions across a number of communities in Ireland where asylum seekers were being placed. “Public meetings took place and a…