News – The Labour PartySpeaking at a party seminar commemorating the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland, in a keynote speech, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin outlined his views on the future of our island saying that before any border poll is held, a New Ireland forum should be held to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin, reacting to the Chequers statement from the UK Government, has said that while the practicalities are still unclear, finally having a position paper from the UK is a step forward. Now the Irish Government must seek a special meeting of EU leaders as part of the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Transport Spokesperson Kevin Humphreys has welcomed the passage of the Road Traffic Bill through the Dáil after weeks of delays and said Labour Senators will be seeking to have it passed through the Seanad before the recess Senator Humphreys said “I welcome the passing of the Road Traffic Bills through…

News – The Labour PartyThis Saturday 7th July, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD will deliver a keynote speech at a seminar in Drogheda in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement. It will start at 11:00 in the Droichead Arts Theatre on Stockwell Street, Drogheda, Co Louth. The seminar will be…

News – The Labour PartyAlan Mangan has been selected to contest the next general election as the Labour Party candidate in Longford Westmeath. At the convention in the Mullingar Park Hotel, he said health, housing, jobs and IDA investment, and broadband are some of his key issues. Mr Mangan said: “It’s a huge honour for…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018, Labour’s Spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton TD said: “The Government’s new housing finance bill must be used for the development of more affordable purchase homes. This bill must focus on the needs of working persons looking to enter the housing market, and not…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin will today introduce a new bill to the Dáil aimed at reintroducing town councils. The Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018 would provide for defined urban areas with a population of at least 5,000 to be considered by a Local Government Commission for the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson and Vice-Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Alan Kelly TD, has said that the lack of clarity from the HSE on Cervical Check smears is not acceptable. Deputy Kelly said: “This morning the Department of Health confirmed that the physical review of slides that was supposed to be…