News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Justice, Seán Sherlock TD has said the independent report published today into falsified breath tests and wrongful convictions by an Gardaí reinforces the need for a cultural change and improved oversight within the force. Deputy Sherlock said the Policing Authority must now be given the necessary power to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Brendan Howlin TD has again called on the Taoiseach and British Prime Minister to directly intervene in the Northern Ireland talks. It comes as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, James Brokenshire has warned that unless talks progress a budget will be imposed on Northern Ireland when UK Parliament…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the launch of the ESRI study into the minimum wage in Ireland, Labour Party spokesperson on Employment, Senator Ged Nash has said that the Government must make moves to introduce a living wage. Senator Nash said: “One of the first tasks I gave to the Low Pay Commission was…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys, has said that every possible effort must be made to avoid further days of travel chaos for Irish Rail passengers in the run up to Christmas. Senator Humphreys said: “It’s clear we have a complete breakdown in trust between both sides in this dispute. “Management…

News – The Labour Party Labour Party Senator Ged Nash has said that RTÉ has serious questions to answer over the nature of its employment contracts and hiring practices. Senator Nash commented: “Revelations on RTÉ’s Drivetime programme yesterday evening on the use of bogus self-employment arrangements at the national broadcaster are extremely concerning. “According to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys, has called on the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to facilitate talks between both sides in the Iarnród Éireann dispute in a bid to stave off industrial action. It comes as staff prepare to down tools for 24 hours from midnight in a row over…

News – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson Deputy Alan Kelly, has called on the HSE to provide a secure instant messaging solution following a report that 97 per cent of medical interns at University Hospital Limerick have been sharing patient medical information over Whatsapp. The report carried out by the Royal Infirmary Hospital…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and spokesperson on Northern Ireland, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on the Taoiseach and British Prime Minister to both personally intervene to advance the stalled talks in Northern Ireland. Deputy Howlin said: “It is has been clear for some time now that the DUP and Sinn Fein will…