News – The Labour PartyReports that traders in Moore Street have written to Dublin City Council stating that they are prepared to relinquish their casual trading licenses on the street are deeply disturbing said Joe Costello, Labour Councillor for the North Inner City. Costello said: “Moore Street in the heart of Dublin is famous across…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has selected Cllr John Maher as it’s By-Election candidate for Cork North Central. Speaking at the event in Cork last night, Cllr Maher said he would be focusing on the key issues of housing, transport, childcare and mental health. “It’s an honour to be selected as the Labour…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at the launch of the Labour Party’s Alternative Budget for 2020, Finance and Public Expenditure spokesperson Joan Burton TD said: “Our economy is in much better shape now than it was ten years ago and the tax returns yesterday confirm that. But this Government is not able to manage spending…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party would cut public transport fares by ten per cent, cap Leap fares outside Dublin, and expand the City Bike scheme. These are just some of the measures unveiled in the party’s Alternative Budget 2020, today. Labour Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys said: “If we want an efficient, reliable…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Brendan Howlin T.D, has said that jobs and the economy must be protected in the event of a hard Brexit. The party launched its Alternative Budget for 2020 this week, with job protection in light of a no- deal Brexit, a central feature.  Deputy Howlin commented: “Labour agrees…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party recognises there is a crisis in the childcare sector and has placed increased supports for parents and workers at the heart of its Alternative Budget for 2020. Unveiling the measures today, Labour by-election candidate for Dublin Fingal, Cllr Duncan Smith commented: “Working families are being hammered by crippling…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has always been committed to combatting climate change, while at the same time making sure no one is left behind in the transition to a low carbon economy. Speaking as the party launches its Alternative Budget for 2020, Labour Climate Change spokesperson, Seán Sherlock TD, said: “Labour understands…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party recognises that the housing and homelessness crisis is one of the biggest issues facing this generation. In it’s Alternative Budget for 2020, the party has put forward a fully costed plan to tackle this crisis by implementing one of the biggest affordable home building projects in the history…