News – The Labour PartyFollowing the latest request from the UK for the backstop to be dropped in return for a longer transition, Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD said that Ireland cannot agree to such a demand, and reiterated his support for a people’s vote in the UK. Deputy Howlin said “Ireland…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson for Social Protection has said the delays in processing illness benefit payments are unacceptable, and that the responsible Minister for Social Protection and her Department must ensure all those impacted are automatically given a payment, rather than having to go through the community welfare service. Deputy Penrose said:…

News – The Labour PartyAt a meeting of the Labour Party Executive Board today, it was agreed that the Party would bring forward legislation to provide for citizenship of children born here to non-nationals. This follows the threatened deportation of nine year old Eric Zhi Ying Zhu from Bray who was born in Ireland. Labour…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, and Party Chair and candidate for Wicklow Jack O’Connor will be available to speak to reporters on Saturday at 12pm outside the Gresham Riu Plaza Hotel, O’Connell St, Dublin City Centre, on Labour proposals on citizenship, and other issues of the day. What: Doorstep with…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the news that Authentic Foods in Dundalk is set to close, local Senator and Labour Employment Affairs spokesperson Ged Nash said; “Since the rumours started some time ago that the company’s local operation was in difficulty, loyal staff have been treated with nothing but contempt and stonewalling by the…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in reaction to the EU summit and the speech by British Prime Minster Theresa May, Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD said that the risk of a damaging conclusion to the talks is growing larger. Deputy Howlin said “Ireland now faces into a potential lose-lose Brexit scenario. “Labour…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Transport Spokesperson Kevin Humphreys has described  Luas and Dublin Bus fares increases as bad news for commuters. Senator Humphreys commented: “At a time where we are trying to encourage more users on our buses and on the Luas, the fact that ticket and Leap tickets are due to increase yet…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has said the delays in processing illness benefit payments are unacceptable, and that the responsible Minister for Social Protection and her Department must ensure all those impacted are automatically given a payment, rather than having to go through the community welfare service. Deputy Howlin raised the…