Speaking to his colleagues in the Parliamentary Labour Party this afternoon (12th February), Brendan Howlin informed them of his intention to stand down as leader once the process to elect a successor has been completed. Deputy Howlin has asked the Labour Party General Secretary to begin making the arrangements for the nomination process and the…

The Parliamentary Labour Party is meeting today at 2pm and will be followed by a press conference at some point between 3.30pm and 4pm in the Georgian Suite, Buswells. What: Press Conference Where: Georgian Suite, Buswells When: between approx. 3.30pm and 4pm, today Wednesday 12th February.

In 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 and we have 450…

Labour 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 becoming a prevalent feature…

Labour 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 of us to stop…

The 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, Kildare St,  When: 11am,…

Remarks 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 Party and our 31…

Labour 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 is an extremely difficult…