Address by Brendan Howlin Leader of the Labour Party At the Labour Party Executive Board, 30th November 2017 Dublin ‘Ireland Deserves Better’ Good evening to you all, Thank you for being here to discuss the forthcoming election. I had wanted to talk to you about the need for a new Democratic Programme for the 21st…

Today at Leader’s Questions in the Dáil, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin raised the terms and conditions of personnel in our Defence Forces and the need for the Government to act. The full transcript of the exchange is available below: Deputy Brendan Howlin said: “In addition to his other duties the Taoiseach has retained for…

Ceann Comhairle, The past few weeks have damaged confidence in this Government. They have probably damaged confidence in politics. And they have certainly inflicted further damage on the administration of justice in this country. Last night, the Taoiseach referred to the Department of Justice and Equality as dysfunctional. That is damning criticism for any Government…

Labour TD for Tipperary, and Vice Chair of the Public Accounts Committee Deputy Alan Kelly has today said: “I have been asking the former Minister for Justice and the current Minister for Justice numerous questions (25 in total, available below) with regards to An Garda Síochána’s Charleton Liaison Committee since last May. I have never been satisfied…

Labour Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys has welcomed confirmation that the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will attend the Seanad this evening in relation to concerns over cutbacks to Garda overtime this Christmas. Senator Humphreys said: “In light of news today that there are to be cutbacks to Garda overtime over the Christmas period, I welcome…

Commenting on the latest HIQA report into Áras Attracta, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that it is clear that residents are still not receiving adequate care. Deputy Kelly:  “We were all shocked and disturbed by the revelations of extremely poor treatment of vulnerable residents in Áras Attracta when they first came…

Commenting on the tragic deaths of two people sleeping rough in Dublin this week, Labour Housing spokesperson Deputy Jan O’Sullivan said: “Sadly this week alone we have seen the deaths of two more homeless people in Dublin, and I would like to express my sympathies with the families and friends of these two individuals. These…

Labour Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys has expressed concern that cutbacks to Garda overtime in Dublin this Christmas period may leave the capital particularly vulnerable to an increase in crime. Senator Humphreys said: “The Christmas period is traditionally a very busy time for Gardaí in Dublin when we tend to see an increase in incidents like…