News – The Labour PartyWillie Penrose, TD for Longford/Westmeath has called on the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the IDA to outline how they plan to foster employment in Mullingar following Imperial Tobacco closing down. “In light of Imperial Tobacco closing down, it is vital now that we see high-quality jobs brought to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and Justice spokesperson, Brendan HowlinTD, has delivered to the Dáil clerk a Private Notice Question (PNQ) which demands that the Taoiseach Enda Kenny answer questions in the Dáil today on Irish participiation in the US pre-clearance regime. This is the first Private Notice Question to have been tabled in…

News – The Labour PartyA Labour Party Bill to have the State exonerate and apologise to gay men historically convicted of sexual offences will be debated in the Seanad on Wednesday afternoon. The Conviction for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016 states that the convictions are discriminatory, contrary to dignity and in breach…

News – The Labour PartyUpdated Time: Labour leader Brendan Howlin TD, and Senator Ged Nash will today, Tuesday 31st January, be available to speak to journalists at 11.45 am on: – Our Seanad Private Members Business on Convictions for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016 being debated on Wednesday – A Priority Notice…

News – The Labour PartyThe Irish Government needs to act now to ensure that Donald Trump’s immigration ban is put to a halt at Irish airports, according to Labour Youth Chairperson Kevin Donoghue. “Ireland already has a pretty disappointing record in supporting American foreign policy by letting U.S. warplanes refuel at Shannon airport. It seems…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Brendan Howlin has today called on the Taoiseach to confirm that he will not visit the White House on St. Patrick’s Day. “For decades, Irish Governments have been able to enjoy significant access to senior US politicians in the days around St. Patrick’s Day. This has allowed us to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Disability welcomes the announcement by Lord Mayor Brendan Carr today that the ramp at the entrance to the Mansion House will be restored. This ramp was removed around 2012 and replaced with steps and a platform lift. Visitors to the Oak Room, Round Room or Fire Restaurant are forced to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Limerick TD and Spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government, Jan O’Sullivan, has criticised the Government for not designating Limerick and Waterford as rent pressure zones. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “When I spoke in the Dáil before Christmas on the Government’s Housing Bill, I warned that the criteria to qualify for…