News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Communications Seán Sherlock TD has slammed the Government’s response to the National Broadband Plan as news emerged that SSE has withdrawn from its consortium with Enet as the final bidder. Deputy Sherlock said: “We’ve known since February that there is only one bidder left in this project. Public…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has said the Taoiseach needs to come out of hiding & speak to the nation today on Cervical Check Controversy. Deputy Kelly said: “The Taoiseach and his Government are in hiding on the Cervical Check controversy. What happened to Ruth Morrissey this week was a disgrace…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Equality spokesperson Cllr. Deirdre Kingston has called for greater resources to be dedicated to services for victims of rape and sexual violence within the legal process, as the Law Commision reviews a new law on consent. Commenting today, Cllr. Kingston said: “If there is a review of the law in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly has called on the Taoiseach, Minister for Health and State Claims Agency to explain why another woman impacted by the cervical cancer scandal has had to go to court, saying it is a disgrace and can’t happen again. Deputy Kelly said: “Another cervical cancer misdiagnosis case…

News – The Labour PartyJan O’Sullivan TD, Labour Party Spokesperson on Housing, is calling on the government to close the ‘new build’ loophole for rent pressure zones which is being used by landlords to increase rents at a higher annual rent than the 4% annual cap. Commenting today Deputy O’Sullivan said; “A report today of…

News – The Labour PartyReminder: The annual Labour Party Think-In will take place on Sunday 16th and Monday 17th September 2018, at the D Hotel, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Party Leader Brendan Howlin will be available for a doorstep at 12pm on Sunday 16th September. For media hotel room enquiries please contact the Press Office. What:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has repeated his call for the pay of Section 39 workers to be restored, and as workers confirmed they would now go on strike, said the Government had failed them by not reaching agreement on starting pay restoration by the end of 2018. Deputy Kelly…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Employment Affairs spokesperson Ged Nash said the actions by Ryanair to issue protective notice to crews in Dublin is clearly aimed at striking pilots, and called on the company to engage in good faith with their trade union. Senator Nash said: “The move by Ryanair to put more than 100…