Labour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD has called on the Government to clarify the specifics of state aid support that will be available in the event of a no deal Brexit. Deputy Burton said: “The Fine Gael government is once again involved in a PR exercise where we are being told that state aid will…

Labour representative for Dun Laoghaire, Cllr Deirdre Kingston has welcomed the announcement of An Foras Pátrúnachta as the new patron for an eight-classroom school in Booterstown and Blackrock, but said there are now two new primary schools in the area without a definite site solution, with a post primary school planned for the area as…

As the Dáil prepares to debate the report on ‘Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities’, Labour Disability spokesperson Declan Meenagh, has welcomed the publication saying it listened to the voices of people with disabilities, and lists important changes needed for us to have an accessible public transport system for all. Mr Meenagh, who…

The Irish Government is failing to provide adequate support to victims of crime, according to Labour’s MEP candidate for the Midlands-North West Euro-constituency, Dominic Hannigan, who was speaking in advance of Friday’s European Day for the Victims of Crime (22 February). Mr Hannigan said: “Every year, an estimated 15% of Europeans or 75 million people…

Labour TD for Fingal, Brendan Ryan, has reiterated his call for the Northise of the Metrolink development to be fast-tracked. Following reports today that the NTA is to abandon the Southline section of the proposed light rail development. The Northside section should continue ahead as planned. Deputy Ryan said: ” Proceeding with the Metrolink project…

Labour Spokesperson for Transport Sen. Kevin Humphreys has described as ‘reckless’ the behavior of those involved in the ongoing incident at Dublin airport reportedly involving a drone being flown over the airfields. Senator Humphreys said: ” I am hopeful that the Dublin Airport Authority has a strategy in place to deal with this incent, and…

Senator Ged Nash, alongside Labour colleagues, have backed a Seanad proposed Bill, ensuring employees are given the right to receive customer provided tips. Currently, workers have no express legal right to take home the tips intended for them. The National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017 which passed Committee Stage in the Seanad…

Usually at this stage when we stand up in here we commence by saying we welcome the opportunity to speak etc. Well on this occasion I don’t. In fact I think this motion, which will ultimately be defeated is a distraction and not timed well and if anything lets the Government off the hook. Having…