News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Affordable Housing, Joanna Tuffy has called on the Government to bring in a National Affordable Housing Scheme in time for the development of the Clonburris SDZ in Clondalkin. Ms Tuffy said: “There is an urgent need now for an affordable housing scheme as large scale developments begin across…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has welcomed the policy shift by the British Labour Party on Brexit, but highlighted that even those softer arrangements would be disruptive to our island, and that the Conservative Government remains committed to a hard Brexit. Deputy Howlin said: “This is a welcome development…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said yesterday’s online mortgage advice for young people by Bank of Ireland reflects the grim reality of the housing and rental market. The since deleted tweet promoted the story of how one young couple had to move back home with their parents in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Justice, Sean Sherlock TD has highlighted a growing problem that will impact on many Irish citizens currently living in the UK when Brexit happens. The Minister for Justice should consider now amending the rules of naturalisation for those who may wish to take Irish citizenship if married to…

News – The Labour PartyEMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 TUESDAY AUGUST 22nd 2017 Labour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, reacting to the latest Daft report has said that it shows the absolute failure of the Government’s Rent Pressure Zone model to slow the pace of increases in the rental market. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The latest Daft.ie…

News – The Labour PartyThe annual Labour Party think-in will take place on Sunday and Monday the 10th and 11th September 2017, at the Clanard Court Hotel in Athy, Co. Kildare. As space is limited, rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. What: Labour Party think-in When: Sunday 11am, 10th September 2017- Monday…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Equality, Cllr Deirdre Kingston, has expressed her disappointment at the lack of information surrounding the public consultation process to tackle the gender pay gap. The Government announced earlier this month that employers, trade unions and members of the public would be invited to have their say on the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has congratulated the Leaving Certificate class of 2017 on receiving their results. Senator Ó Ríordáin commented: “Today marks an important milestone in many young people’s lives as they receive their Leaving Certificate results. Today represents the culmination of many years of hard work…