Reacting to the speech by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the Fine Gael presidential dinner, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, said that the Taoiseach had shown himself to be out of touch with the how the failures of Fine Gael policy were affecting people’s daily lives. Deputy Howlin said: “The main thrust of Leo…

On World Teachers’ Day, Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said Budget 2020 must deliver measures for teaching staff. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “I want to wish all Irish teachers a happy World Teachers’ Day. Teachers right across Ireland do wonderful work inspiring and caring for our young people. “It is important that…

Speaking in advance of Budget 2020, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, noted that unemployment is over 6% in four regions, including over 8% in the South East, and called for more government action to foster job growth, especially outside the main urban centres. Deputy Howlin said: “While the economic crisis has passed,…

Speaking in reaction to the likely effect of a no deal Brexit on Dublin, the Labour Party’s Dáil by-election candidate for Dublin Fingal, Cllr Duncan Smith, spoke about the potential for gridlock on the M1. Cllr Smith said: “With less than four weeks to go until a potentially disastrous ‘no deal’ UK exit from the EU, there is…

Reacting to a report that Paschal Donohoe will not transfer a planned €500 million to the so-called Rainy Day Fund, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, said that the fund is clearly not working. Brendan said: “Labour was critical of the so-called Rainy Day Fund from the outset. All Fine Gael has…

Labour Party spokesperson for Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said that Labour’s Alternative Education budget will tackle back to school costs for families and support those who educate our young people. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Year on year, the cost of sending children back to school is rising, with parents forgoing bills and cutting…

Reports that traders in Moore Street have written to Dublin City Council stating that they are prepared to relinquish their casual trading licenses on the street are deeply disturbing said Joe Costello, Labour Councillor for the North Inner City. Costello said: “Moore Street in the heart of Dublin is famous across the world for its…

The Labour Party has selected Cllr John Maher as it’s By-Election candidate for Cork North Central. Speaking at the event in Cork last night, Cllr Maher said he would be focusing on the key issues of housing, transport, childcare and mental health. “It’s an honour to be selected as the Labour Party By Election Candidate…