News – The Labour PartyThe HSE winter initiative finally unveiled by Minister Harris and the HSE will not fix the growing problems in our health service accordingly to the Labour Party health spokesperson Alan Kelly. “The winter health initiative has been announced far too late by the HSE and will do little to address the…

News – The Labour PartyThis week the Dáil debated the implications of the European Commission’s decision on the tax affairs of Apple and their relationship with the Irish Government Local Labour Party Willie Penrose has criticised the decision by the European Commission. “. It is no wonder people continually question how the EU operates and…

News – The Labour PartyBrendan Ryan, Labour Party spokesperson for Transport, has described as “astonishing” the fact no meaningful talks have taken place since workers at Dublin Bus announced they are engaging in six days of industrial action over September. “Today sees the beginning of strike action by Dublin Bus workers which will impact on…

News – The Labour PartyCeann Comhairle,   The Labour Party will seek to amend the Government motion before the House today.   My party supports in principle the decision of the Government to appeal this case.   At one level, it has not been an easy position to reach.   The prospect of an additional…

News – The Labour PartyAhead of industrial action planned by Dublin Bus workers tomorrow, Labour spokesperson for Dublin, Senator Kevin Humphreys has offered his support for striking workers and has called on Minister Shane Ross to intervene. “With this strike costing Dublin businesses €2.1 million a day and 500,000 bus journeys being affected, it is…

News – The Labour PartyAhead of industrial action planned by Dublin Bus workers over the course of the next month beginning tomorrow, Labour Youth calls on Minister for Transport Shane Ross to meet with the unions spearheading the action. On the issue, National Chairperson of Labour Youth, Grace Williams commented, “It is absolutely outrageous that…

News – The Labour PartyThe continuing delay by Minister Harris in confirming a detailed plan for the HSE winter initiative is nothing short of unacceptable, according to the Labour Party health spokesperson Alan Kelly. “We have now reached September with absolutely no confirmation from the HSE of the details of their long-promised winter initiative. Minister…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of the report of the Áras Attracta Swinford Review Group, Labour Party Spokesperson on Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch has welcomed the recommendations by Dr Kevin McCoy and his team. “In December 2014, I was shocked and distressed by the revelations of extremely poor and unacceptable standards of care…