Labour Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys has said that more Gardai are needed to deal with crime in the capital. It follows the publication of CSO crime statistics today, for the first time since 2016. Senator Humphreys said: “I am extremely concerned that the level of crime in Dublin is worse than the rest of the…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin and Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan will be available to speak to the reporters today, Tuesday 3rd December at 11.45 on the motion of No Confidence in Minister Eoghan Murphy and other issues of the day.   What: Doorstep with Brendan Howlin and Jan O’Sullivan Where: Leinster House Plinth When: 11.45am,…

Responding to reports of the planned closure of Saint Joseph’s Dementia residential Care home in Shankill in Dublin, Labour Senator and member of the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia, Kevin Humphreys, said: “I’m extremely concerned at today’s reports of the pending closure of St. Joseph’s in Shankill which has stopped taking admissions. It is clear…

Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Seán Sherlock, has welcomed an extension given to childcare providers to submit certain documentation to Tusla as part of the re-registration process. Deputy Sherlock commented: “Many childcare providers have been extremely concerned that they wouldn’t be able to re-open in January due to issues getting all the…

Speaking in advance of tomorrow’s four By- Elections, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, said that voters have a unique opportunity to call for a change of direction on the issues that matter to them, and to send a clear signal that Irish people reject politicians who are willing to use racial…

Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called for the Minister for Education to take on board the asks of the INTO #TimeForDEIS campaign. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The Labour Party fully supports the INTO #TimeForDEIS campaign which was launched earlier today which seeks to lower the pupil-teacher ratio in DEIS schools. “When a…

In an outrageous response to a request for Seanad support on a Bill to support the most low-paid and vulnerable workers in the State, Fianna Fáil chose to support the government party, Fine Gael, which continues to block any and all progressive legislation to improve the situation for those working in the most precarious jobs….

Labour spokesperson on Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys, has welcomed confirmation from An Garda Síochána that Operation Open City will begin in Dublin next week. Senator Humphreys had previously called for Operation Freeflow to be implemented in the city to deal with traffic gridlock in the run up to Christmas. Senator Humphreys said: “Anyone who travels…