Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys has called on the Minister for Communications to explain to the House why RTÉ has taken the decision to outsource its programmes for young people. Senator Humphreys, who raised the issue in the Seanad today, also described the move by the public broadcaster to switch coverage of the Oireachtas from RTÉ…

Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Joan Burton has welcomed the relaxation of the deposit rule for first time buyers but noted that problems still exist with the Central Bank rules. Home owners in negative equity who wish to trade up are still restricted. Rent payments are still not taken into account onability to afford a mortgage….

Labour spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Alan Kelly, will today launch a Bill aimed at boosting craft-beer tourism in Ireland by removing a major regulatory barrier for breweries, microbreweries, cider makers and distilleries. The Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016 would allow these businesses to sell their own produce to tourists and other…

Labour spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Alan Kelly, will today launch the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016, which is aimed at boosting craft-beer tourism in Ireland by removing a major regulatory barrier for breweries, microbreweries, cider producers and distilleries. Deputy Kelly will be available to speak to reporters at 11.30am on Wednesday,…

Labour spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Alan Kelly, will tomorrow launch the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016, which is aimed at boosting craft-beer tourism in Ireland by removing a major regulatory barrier for breweries, microbreweries, cider producers and distilleries. Deputy Kelly will be available to speak to reporters at 11.30am on Wednesday,…

Labour spokesperson on Finance Joan Burton TD has welcomed the action of the Minister for Finance to adopt her proposed amendment to the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) in the Finance Bill. The HRI was being extended for a further two years and Joan sought a change in the law to extend eligibility to Council tenants….

Labour Party leader, Brendan Howlin, has commented on the 200-day anniversary of the Government. Deputy Howlin said: “This Government was put in place 200 days ago when Enda Kenny was re-elected as Taoiseach on 6th May. “Just 14 Acts have been passed since they took office, and just 20 this year in total. That compares to 66…

Labour Party leader and Justice Spokesperson Brendan Howlin and Senator Kevin Humphreys will be available to speak to reporters at 12pm on the Leinster House plinth on the 200 day anniversary of the Government . Date: Tuesday 22nd November 2016Time: 12pmLocation: The Plinth, Leinster House. END