Labour TD for Cork East Seán Sherlock, speaking on the first sitting day of the 33rd Dáil has called for the establishment of an all party committee on the future of childcare and the early years sector. Deputy Sherlock said: “Today the new Dáil met, and many TDs have spoken, but what the people want…

CHANGE OF VENUE: Aodhán Ó Ríordán Labour leadership launch photocall This is a correction of a media call issued earlier today. The only amendment is a change of venue. Aodhán Ó Ríordán, TD, will formally launch his campaign for the Labour leadership tomorrow (Friday 21st February). WHAT: Aodhán Ó Ríordán’s Labour leadership campaign launch WHEN:…

Aodhán Ó Ríordán Labour leadership launch: change of venue This is a correction of a media call issued earlier today. The only amendment is a change of venue. Aodhán Ó Ríordán, TD, will formally launch his campaign for the Labour leadership tomorrow (Friday 21st February). Members of the media are invited to attend. WHAT: Aodhán…

Tipp TD nominated by Deputies Duncan Smith & Seán Sherlock Jan O’Sullivan appointed Director of Elections & endorsed by former TD Willie Penrose Getting a just return for workers & redressing economic imbalances the core tenets of Labour with Alan Kelly as leader Alan Kelly, Tipperary TD & party spokesperson on Health, has formally lodged…

“I want to thank those Parliamentary Labour Party colleagues who have encouraged me to run for the position of Leader of the Labour Party. “I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Party members and supporters across the country who have been in contact with me in recent days to encourage me to contest…

When: 12pm Midday, February 18th Where:  The Board room, Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 There will be an announcement and doorstep opportunity for journalists Biography: Alan Kelly Alan Kelly is from Portroe, Co. Tipperary, is married to Regina and has two children, Aoibhe & Senan. He has been a Labour Party member since he…

The Labour Party Executive Board is meeting today at 11am in the Gresham Hotel to agree the rules for a leadership election and for Seanad nominations. It will be followed by a Central Council meeting that will discuss the outcome of the election. Brendan Howlin TD will be available to speak to the media at…

Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth, spoke out in support of Community Employment Supervisors who are on strike today. Deputy Nash said: “Labour supports the strike action by CE supervisors today. While we regret that the closure of hundreds of projects around the country will inconvenience many people, this just highlights that the work of…