Labour Senator for Dublin Bay North Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said the latest planning application for St. Anne’s Park in Raheny is another example of developer greed taking priority over the needs of a local community. Senator Ó Ríordáin, who has spearheaded the ongoing campaign to protect the future of the park, commented: “This latest…

Speaking in Brussels, following a meeting with Michel Barnier and the Article 50 Taskforce, Brendan Howlin, leader of the Labour Party, said that the Brexit deal was now moving from diplomacy to domestic British politics. Deputy Howlin said: “It is clear that the EU team has negotiated a revised deal with their British counterparts, and…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called for the Minister for Health to produce a plan to alleviate the trolley crisis in University Hospital Limerick. This comes as 904 people were on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick in the first half of October. Deputy Kelly said: “According to INMO figures, 904 people have…

Commenting on this morning’s fire at Scoil Chaitríona Cailíní in Coolock, Labour Senator in Dublin Bay North, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin commented: “This was a very serious incident and we’re all really thankful that no one was hurt or injured in the blaze. “While investigations continue into the cause of the fire, we need to ensure…

Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Seán Sherlock, has called on Minister Zappone to clarify whether parents can access the new National Childcare Scheme without having a Public Services Card. Deputy Sherlock said: “The National Childcare Scheme has been announced to much fanfare by the Minister but the simple question remains as to…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said opt-out organ donation is the right call. Deputy Kelly said: “I welcome that proposals have been brought in front of the Health Committee to move organ donation to an opt-out system. This issue is of its time and needs to be pushed forward. “We know that…

Labour Party Spokesman on Social Protection Willie Penrose TD said he was outraged by the double-dealing and duplicity of Minister Regina Doherty on the National Minimum Wage. “The Minister either does not understand the impact of her decision,” Deputy Penrose said, “which would be grossly negligent. Or else she fully understands what she has done…

Labour Party TD, Jan O’Sullivan, has called on the Minister for Health to give clarity on his proposals for free contraception. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “I welcome soundings from Government that they will be bringing forward legislation on free contraception, but the Minister for Health needs to clarify what types of contraception will be covered. “The…