Senator Kevin Humphrey’s has called on Dublin City Council to re-engage with all the key stakeholders and keep the College Green Plaza plans on their agenda. This follows the news that An Bord Pleanála has rejected the plans submitted by Dublin City Council. Commenting today Senator Humphreys said: “This is a very disappointing result for…

Labour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has called on the State to provide support for women affected by the Cervical Check regardless if they go to court. Speaking today Deputy Kelly said: ” I welcome the report of Mr. Justice Charles Meenan on an alternative system for dealing with claims arising out of Cervical Check….

Ireland has three demands in relation to Brexit:· Certainty that we will retain an open border with Northern Ireland,· Guarantees for the rights of all Irish citizens in the UK,· And a close East-West trading relationship between Ireland and Britain.The first two issues form part of the Withdrawal Agreement currently under negotiation. The main focus…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has welcomed the latest developments in the United States of America on extending the HPV vaccine to men and women up to the age of 45 and has called on the HPRA and the Minister for Health to consider a similar programme here.  Deputy Kelly said: “Last week,…

Labour Youth has today called for people young and old to ensure that they vote yes to remove Ireland’s blasphemy law on October 26th. Labour Youth’s Chairperson, Chloe Manahan said: “Among all the excitement in the run-up to the Presidential Election, the referendum being held on the same day has not received the attention that…

Labour Party Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said she is bringing forward legislation to ban the practice of landlords and letting agents charging potential tenants fees for viewing their property. Deputy O’Sullivan said:  “I was shocked to read over the weekend that some landlords and letting agencies are beginning to charge fees of up…

The Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD and Jan O’Sullivan TD will be available to speak to reporters this morning at 11.30am, Tuesday 16th October, on the Leinster House plinth about Brexit and other issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin and Jan O’Sullivan Where: Leinster House Plinth When: 11.30am,…

Labour Dáil Communications spokesperson Séan Sherlock has said there are still outstanding questions about the numerous meetings of a government Minister with the remaining bidder in the National Broadband Plan tender that need to be answered, as it appears the tender process is now compromised. Deputy Sherlock said: “Since the Minister for Communications dramatically resigned…