Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said unless timescales are published as to when the two-tier pay structure in the public service will end, the Government are just leading teachers and other public servants down the garden path. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “While a commitment to ending pay inequality in the teaching profession…

Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to initiate new inter party discussions in Northern Ireland. He said that the only enduring and ultimately worthwhile response to the murder of Lyra McKee would be the restoration of the Good Friday institutions. Deputy Howlin said: “While undoubtedly the cross party horror…

Labour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly has described the Government’s lack of planning around the proposed smoky coal ban as irresponsible. This comes as Parliamentary Questions show that key Government Departments haven’t met to discuss the implementation of this ban since May 2016 Deputy Kelly said: “Despite commitments made in 2015, the Government have yet…

Labour Candidate for Longford Westmeath, Alan Mangan, has raised concerns over whether enough funds have been allocated to the Fair Deal scheme for 2019. Mangan has called for reform to the way the scheme is being administered for farming families and called for a commitment from the Government that all cases will be processed without…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has condemned the violence in Derry last night, and described the indiscriminate shooting that led to the death of journalist Lyra McKee as a shocking and reckless act. Deputy Howlin said: “The killing of journalist Lyra McKee, a young woman, only 29 going about her vocation, is a shocking act,…

Dominic Hannigan, the Labour Party’s European election candidate for the Midlands North West constituency, has spoken of his desire to tap into “Mayo’s proud history of progressive leadership”.  Mr. Hannigan was speaking before the Party’s selection convention for the local elections, which took place at the Ivy Tower Hotel in Castlebar last night (17.04.19).  Kamal…

Speaking during Dáil statements on Ireland’s position on the future of Europe, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin outlined the views of the Labour Party. He said: “As we approach European Parliament elections, in just five weeks’ time, the future of Europe is not a theoretical question. Ireland’s position on the future of Europe will be…

Labour Spokesperson for Rural and Community Affairs Willie Penrose TD has raised the issue of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, with the Minister for Defence and has asked for clarity on the future plans for the barracks.  Deputy Penrose said: “Following recent media reports and inquiries from constituents of mine I have asked the Minister for Defence…