News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Alan Kelly will be available on the plinth at 11.30am tomorrow, Tuesday 13th April. What: Doorstep with Alan Kelly. Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11.30am, Tuesday 13th April. For any journalists or photographers attending please adhere to current Covid-19 safety measures that are in place regarding…

News – The Labour Party Concrete plan needed to ensure 80% target of first dose by end of June is met. Is Ireland following NIAC or EMA advice on vaccines? Responding to the news that the AstraZeneca vaccine would be restricted to those over 60, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly has sought assurances that 80%…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Finance Ged Nash has welcomed news that motor insurance costs are likely to come down after a landmark move to approve guidelines that will lead to a cut in personal injury awards.  “Finally we are set to see a change to the payouts associated with personal injury claims…

News – The Labour PartyMallow based TD for Cork East, Labour’s Sean Sherlock has received assurances from the CEO of the South / South West Hospital Group that services will continue as normal at the Medical Assessment Unit and the Local Injury Unit at Mallow General Hospital. Deputy Sherlock said: “I welcome this decision but…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing representations of the Irish Dental Association to the Health Committee yesterday, Senator Hoey called on Government to widen access to dental care by restoring the Dental Treatment Benefit scheme to pre-2009 levels. Listening to the concerns of the Association, Senator Hoey called on Government to examine the levels of dentists…

News – The Labour Party Good news for Holy Family School for the Deaf Cabra, Carmona in Glenageary, St Columba’s in Cork and Rosedale, Galway Senator Marie Sherlock this evening welcomed the announcement by Minister for Disability Anne Rabbitte that she has instructed the HSE to pause the roll out of their “Progressing Disability Services”…

News – The Labour PartyMallow based Labour Party TD Seán Sherlock has called on the HSE and the Fianna Fáil Minister for Health to reverse the decision to close the Medical Assessment Unit at Mallow General Hospital for one month. Deputy Sherlock said: “I’ve learned today that the HSE is now intent on closing the…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the violence in Belfast, Labour Party Northern Ireland spokesperson Brendan Howlin said genuine grievances impacting Unionists must be addressed but called on leaders to calm tensions and seek to address issues through dialogue. Deputy Howlin said: “The ongoing violence and rioting in parts of Northern Ireland is a very…