Dominic Hannigan, the Labour Party’s European election candidate in the Midlands North West constituency, has called for Ireland to declare a climate emergency.  Tackling climate chaos is one of Mr. Hannigan’s three priority themes for his campaign, and he launched his detailed climate proposals today (06.05.19) at an event at the Bog of Allen.    Speaking…

Ireland South Labour candidate Sheila Nunan, commenting on the National Broadband Plan has said that schools must be a priority for the rollout of the new network, and that everywhere she travels across the country the same message is reported about the need to connect rural Ireland to the 21st century. Nunan will be raising…

The Labour Party will launch our manifesto for the local elections today, Tuesday 7th May at 12pm in Buswells Hotel. Party Leader Brendan Howlin will be joined by sitting and prospective Councillors. Media are invited to attend. The Labour Party is running 111 candidates for the local elections, with 36 incumbents seeking election and 45…

Labour Transport spokesperson Sen. Kevin Humphreys, commenting on the disturbing report of conditions on the DART in today’s Irish Times says it confirms his long standing call for a dedicated transport police to ensure passenger safety and comfort. Senator Humphreys said: “Today’s report in the Irish Times is not the first disturbing account of the…

Speaking in relation to the latest UN report about species extinction, the Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, called for the Government do more than call a climate emergency, but to set a timeline to achieve the recommendations of the all-party Oireachtas report on climate action, including setting carbon budgets. Labour have gone…

Speaking about the National Broadband Plan Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin TD, said that Fine Gael’s reputation for responsibility with the national finances is on the line based on what they do next with rural broadband. Brendan said: “First the National Childrens’ hospital and then Paschal Donohoe calling on his ministerial colleagues to show restraint…

Sheila Nunan visits Tralee for Tralee Food Festival. Ireland South European election candidate, Sheila Nunan, is in Tralee today to meet with the many local producers sharing their wares at the Tralee Food Festival. Ms Nunan used the opportunity to engage with local stakeholders about their Brexit concerns and said:  “I am delighted to be…

The Labour Party candidate for the European election, Dominic Hannigan, was highly critical of his opponents in the Midlands North West constituency during his official campaign launch today (03.05.19).  At the launch, Mr. Hannigan questioned the commitment of some of his fellow candidates to fulfilling their duties as an MEP, if elected.  He also said…