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Howlin congratulates Corbyn on re-election as Labour leader

News – The Labour PartyBrendan Howlin has congratulated Jeremy Corbyn on his re-election as Leader of the UK Labour Party. “The challenges facing the people on these islands have been brought into stark relief after the result of the Brexit referendum, and a strong Brtitish Labour Party is needed now more than ever. “I want…

Labour Admin

24 September 2016

The Easter Proclamation 1916, published in association with the Labour Party 1916 Centenary Commemoration Committee

News – The Labour PartyThe Easter Proclamation 1916 – A comparative analysis Liam de Paor With an essay by W.J. Mc Cormack The words of the Proclamation were put together by P.H. Pearse and revised by James Connolly and Thomas MacDonagh. The document is short and exhortatory. Nonetheless, teased out, it unfolds patterns of thought…

Labour Trade Unionists
24 September 2016

Building a shared prosperity – speech by Brendan Howlin at the Dublin Economic Workshop

News – The Labour PartyWelcome to Wexford! It is a clear sign of progress to see the Dublin economic workshop leave the august surroundings of Kenmare to visit the Sunny South East. As Dublin prepare for their second effort at defending the Sam Maguire, it is good to see their economic counterparts move from one…

Labour Admin

23 September 2016

Proudly Labour – Speech by Brendan Howlin

News – The Labour PartyGood afternoon. I hope you all enjoyed the morning session, and welcome to the councillors who have joined us for the afternoon. Last night, I spoke about the rebuilding of the Labour Party. I spoke about our achievements over the five years. And I also spoke about some of the mistakes…

Labour Admin

23 September 2016

Reminder: Final Labour Think-In Media Doorstep

News – The Labour PartyLeader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin, members of the Labour Parliamentary Party and Labour councillors will hold a media doorstep today at 1.50pm. Location: Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2.  Time: 1.50pm

Labour Trade Unionists
23 September 2016

Rebuilding Labour-Speech by Brendan Howlin to Labour Think-In

News – The Labour Party  Good evening, and welcome back after what I hope was a relaxing summer break. My job is a simple one – to rebuild the Labour Party. To do so, I will rely on the talents of all those gathered here this evening. Tonight, speaking in this historic room, I want…

Labour Admin

22 September 2016

NEW ‘UNCERTAIN HOURS’ BILL CAN TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF WORKING PEOPLE – NASH

News – The Labour PartyLaunch of Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016 A new Bill published today by Senator Ged Nash has the potential to transform the lives of working people by providing greater certainty and employment security for thousands of atypical workers in sectors such as hospitality, retail and the care sector. Speaking…

21 September 2016

Media notification – Labour to launch Bill tackle uncertain hours contracts

News – The Labour PartyMEDIA NOTIFICATION Wednesday 21st September LABOUR TO LAUNCH BILL TO TACKLE UNCERTAIN HOURS CONTRACTS Labour Party Spokesperson on Labour Affairs and Workers’ Rights, Senator Ged Nash, will launch the Party’s Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016 today Wednesday 21st September, 2.00pm Archbishop Square, directly opposite the Department of Jobs, Enterprise…

Labour Trade Unionists
21 September 2016

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