News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Joan Burton has said called on the Government to address the skills shortage in the retrofitting of homes through creating apprenticeships, training and job opportunities. Deputy Burton raised the issue in the Dáil with Minister Bruton today, commenting: “Just this week Professor John Fitzgerald told the Committee on Climate…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking after the meeting of Party of European Socialists (PES) Prime Ministers and party leaders in Brussels, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, spoke about the strong messages coming from that meeting. Deputy Howlin said: “The meeting of PES leaders discussed a wide range of issues of concern…

News – The Labour PartyOn UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Labour spokesperson on Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that Labour wants to give every child a fair start when it comes to their education. Senator Ó Ríordáin commented: “The risk of poverty affects one in four children growing up in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator for Dublin Bay North Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said the latest planning application for St. Anne’s Park in Raheny is another example of developer greed taking priority over the needs of a local community. Senator Ó Ríordáin, who has spearheaded the ongoing campaign to protect the future of the…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in Brussels, following a meeting with Michel Barnier and the Article 50 Taskforce, Brendan Howlin, leader of the Labour Party, said that the Brexit deal was now moving from diplomacy to domestic British politics. Deputy Howlin said: “It is clear that the EU team has negotiated a revised deal with…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called for the Minister for Health to produce a plan to alleviate the trolley crisis in University Hospital Limerick. This comes as 904 people were on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick in the first half of October. Deputy Kelly said: “According to INMO…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on this morning’s fire at Scoil Chaitríona Cailíní in Coolock, Labour Senator in Dublin Bay North, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin commented: “This was a very serious incident and we’re all really thankful that no one was hurt or injured in the blaze. “While investigations continue into the cause of the fire,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Seán Sherlock, has called on Minister Zappone to clarify whether parents can access the new National Childcare Scheme without having a Public Services Card. Deputy Sherlock said: “The National Childcare Scheme has been announced to much fanfare by the Minister but the simple…