News – The Labour PartyIn the wake of this morning’s INMO Trolley Watch figures, Labour Party health spokesperson and General Election candidate for Tipperary, Alan Kelly TD has declared the crisis in our health system the forgotten issue of this election campaign. Deputy Kelly said: “Less than 24 hours before Ireland goes to the polls…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that proposed 12% rent hikes for student accommodation in UCD are unacceptable. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Third-level institutions across the country are using the housing crisis as a way to make a quick buck. “The housing crisis we are now facing is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, and Cllr Joe Costello, Labour Party Spokesperson on Urban Regeneration launched proposals to develop  Dublin as a Sustainable City for Working and Living to address  the issues of environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social cohesion. Joe Costello said that “the time had come for all…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will hold a photocall at 11am today outside Leinster House to launch our final Get Out the Vote Message in advance of the broadcast moratorium on Friday, joined by Ged Nash, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Director of Elections Ivana Bacik.  What: Labour GOTV photocall and doorstep Where: Leinster House,…

News – The Labour PartyRemarks by Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin as the General Election campaign enters the final 3 days. With 3 days to go in this Election the Labour Party has one central message to voters If you want to stop the waste of public money, build homes and fix health the Labour…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Tipperary, Alan Kelly TD, has said that Minister Eoghan Murphy needs to take immediate decisive action on whether the election will take place in Tipperary this weekend. Deputy Kelly said: “Firstly, I want to offer my condolences again to the family of Marese Skehan. This…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has unveiled its fully costed plans to solve the housing crisis and eradicate homelessness.  Speaking about the party’s proposals, Labour General Election candidate for Waterford, Cllr John Pratt said: “We in the Labour Party are single-minded in our resolve and determination to solve the housing and homelessness crisis,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Dáil candidate for Dublin Fingal, Cllr Duncan Smith, has said he stands by childcare workers who are protesting in Dublin today over pay and conditions. Cllr Smith said: “Early years educators provide an important and professional service but their pay does not reflect that. “At the moment we have a…