Labour Justice spokesperson Sean Sherlock TD has said that is not acceptable that only 58% of drink driving cases resulted in a conviction and that the failure to follow up on many other cases is disappointing. Speaking in advance of the RTÉ Investigates programme tonight, Deputy Sherlock said: “Drink driving is one of the biggest…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD, has expressed reservations about the vacillation by UK Cabinet members in recent days over the UK-EU agreement and said that the Irish Government must now seek stronger assurances at the EU Council meeting on Thursday. Deputy Howlin said: “Words must mean something in international agreements, but in recent days…

Labour Transport spokesperson, Sen. Kevin Humphreys has said that the city centre traffic chaos this morning due to a signals failure shows once again the urgent need for the reinstatement of Operation Freeflow. Senator Humphreys said: “A fortnight ago I raised the need for the reintroduction of Operation Freeflow to deal with the ongoing traffic…

Labour spokesperson and candidate for Dublin Central, Joe Costello has called on the Dáil to stop dragging its feet on the Electoral (Amendment) (Dail Constituencies) Bill 2017 and ensure it is passed in the week to come. Mr Costello said: “Despite listing the Electoral (Amendment) (Dail Constituencies) Bill 2017 for debate on two days last…

Labour Leader Brendan Howlin has warned that the internal politics of the British Conservative Party could derail the prospects of a ‘soft’ Brexit with the advantages that would bring for Ireland. Deputy Howlin said: “It is deeply disappointing to hear a number of comments over the weekend from a number of cabinet ministers and to…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD, has welcomed the findings of an Ipsos/Mori opinion poll showing strong support for repealing the 8th amendment to the constitution. Deputy Howlin said: “While these indications are welcome at this stage, there is a considerably long journey to travel on this campaign. “However, it is significant that support for…

Embargoed 00.01, Saturday, December 9th Welcoming the launch of the Luas Cross City Line today, Dublin Labour Senator and Spokesperson on Transport, Kevin Humphreys has called on the Government to prioritise investment in public transport in the ten-year capital plan. Senator Humphreys said: “This is a great day for the city of Dublin, as the…

Speech by Joan Burton TD Labour Party spokesperson on Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Dáil Éireann, Statements on Paradise Papers 8th December 2017 In the context of this discussion and the breakthrough this morning which will allow us to move to the next stage of the Brexit negotiations, one little island did not and…