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Labour doorstep – 11.30am Wednesday 15th September

News – The Labour PartyWith the Dáil returning on Wednesday, Labour Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson Brendan Howlin TD and Party Whip and Health spokesperson Duncan Smith will be available to speak to the media on the plinth at 11:30am, Wednesday 15th September. What: Doorstep with Brendan Howlin and Duncan Smith. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare…

Labour Trade Unionists
14 September 2021

Student accommodation crisis symptom of larger government failings

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on further and higher education Annie Hoey has called on the Minister to outline his plans to ensure all students who require accommodation will have suitable, affordable options available to them. As the housing crisis continues to spiral into every section of society, Senator Hoey said the crisis in…

Senator Annie Hoey image
14 September 2021

Labour launches plan to revitalise Ireland’s towns and villages

News – The Labour PartyLaunching Labour’s vision for towns and villages post pandemic, enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said it’s time for a new deal for communities throughout Ireland. Outlining the need for increased local democracy, a just transition, the importance of public space and civic leadership, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said the time is rife…

14 September 2021

Renters’ Rights Bill would redress balance of power in the rental market

News – The Labour Party Gives security of tenure by restricting excuses for evictions. Brings rented homes into 21st century by banning blanket ban on pets and hanging clothes on balconies. Provides for rent register, so people can see what previous tenants have paid and increases the grounds which rental disputes can go to the…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan
13 September 2021

Opening remarks by Alan Kelly at Labour Party away day

News – The Labour Party*** Check against delivery *** Welcome everyone to the Labour Party Parliamentary Party away day here in Athy. I hope you all had a nice sos. This is the first time in nearly a year that we have been able to all gather in the same room and discuss our political…

13 September 2021

‘Women of Honour’ must be formally consulted with as part of independent review

News – The Labour Party Women of Honour and unions must have say in drafting terms of reference Redress must be key component of review Labour spokesperson on defence Mark Wall has welcomed the establishment of an independent review into how allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying are handled with the Defence Forces. Senator…

13 September 2021

Alan Kelly announces reshuffle of Labour Party spokespeople

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the successful election of Deputy Ivana Bacik to the Dáil, Labour Party leader Alan Kelly has announced a reshuffle of Labour Party spokespeople. Speaking at the launch of the Labour Party’s Away Day, Deputy Kelly has said that the time has come for a New Deal for a fairer Ireland….

13 September 2021

Minister must publish pensions report and commit to Dáil debate

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Social Protection Spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD has said the Minister for Social Protection must publish the Pension Commission report and commit to a Dáil debate on it as a matter of urgency. While the Government continues to kick the can on this issue, Deputy Sherlock said people need certainty…

Seán Sherlock TD
12 September 2021

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