News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Arts, Media  and Sports spokesperson Rob O’Donoghue TD has today paid tribute to trailblazing jockey, Rachael Blackmore, who has announced her retirement after 16 years of horse-racing. Deputy O’Donoghue said: “As the first female jockey to win the Grand National in 2021, Rachael Blackmore was an inspiration to many and…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Workers’ Rights, Senator Nessa Cosgrove has called on the government to ensure there is a comprehensive programme of statutory and policy measures put in place to implement an action plan to increase the level of collective bargaining in Ireland. Senator Cosgrove was commenting after making a submission on…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Justice spokesperson Alan Kelly said: “On behalf of the Labour Party I want to send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley. “This is a deeply shocking incident that a Garda would be killed in the line of duty while manning a speed checkpoint….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Nessa Cosgrove has urged action from Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill and increase pressure on Israel to end the killing in Gaza. In advance of a briefing with Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine in Leinster House on Tuesday (13th May) at 1pm, Senator Cosgrove said Government cannot…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD said: “The election of a new Pope is a deeply significant time for the many practicing Roman Catholics in Ireland and across the world. “The Catholic church has a global community of 1.4bn people and the place of the Church cannot be overlooked. The…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Arts and Media spokesperson Rob O’Donoghue TD has today paid tribute to long-time RTÉ broadcaster Joe Duffy, who has announced his retirement after 27 years presenting on RTÉ Radio One. Deputy O’Donoghue said: “Joe Duffy’s voice has been a mainstay in Irish homes for decades, and his decision to step…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the agreement that the Summerhill GP Care for All Practice will remain open, Deputy Sherlock said:   “I warmly welcome this brilliant news to keep Summerhill GP Care for All open. This agreement between the HSE, the Department of Health, and Summerhill GP Care for All secures the future…

News – The Labour Party 2018 general scheme brought forward by then Minister for Health Simon Harris is gathering dust, while 3757 nurses assaulted in the course of their work over the last twelve months. Average of 313 nurses reporting assaults to the HSE per month (excluding Section 39) must warrant immediate response granting additional…