News – The Labour PartyFollowing questions from Labour spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, it was confirmed this morning by the Minister for Health that nine new high tech drugs won’t be available to patients until November. These drugs have been found to be life saving and cost effective, and the HSE and Department of…

News – The Labour PartyAs the Government met today to discuss up to eight planned referendums, Labour spokesperson on Water Jan O’Sullivan has expressed her surprise at the failure of the Government to advance a referendum to ensure that our water infrastructure remains in public ownership. The Labour Party TD Willie Penrose first proposed such…

News – The Labour PartyGood morning, I want to thank the organisers for the invitation to be here with you this morning. A year ago, when I attended this Labour Conference, I was, like many Irish people, still reeling from the decision of the British people. 12 months on, with the clock now ticking rapidly,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Brendan Howlin will attend the UK Labour Party Conference in Brighton over the coming three days, and will focus his efforts on seeking to further develop the Labour Party position on Brexit. “I am delighted to once again attend the UK Labour Conference in Brighton this year. As…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Justice Spokesperson Sean Sherlock TD has today called for the immediate publication of the Murray Report. Former Chief Justice, John L. Murray submitted his report on the Review of the Law on the Retention of and Access to Communications Data to the Minister for Justice in April 2017. Deputy Sherlock:…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing news that 10,000 EU nationals have left the NHS since the Brexit vote, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly has called on the HSE to use Brexit as a way to address staff shortages in the health service. Deputy Kelly commented:  “Yesterday, NHS Digital confirmed that 9,832 EU nationals left…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD has said on the second anniversary of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, that having played a key role in negotiating the 17 goals and 169 targets, Ireland must now lead on delivery. Deputy Howlin said: “Despite considerable progress, chronic poverty,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has today welcomed the announcement that zero hour contracts are to be outlawed. Labour Youth National Chairperson Kevin Donoghue commented: “The issue of zero hour contracts is something that Labour Youth has been campaigning on for many years along with Senator Ged Nash, and we’re happy to see that…