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Bus Network changes must be affordable and efficient

News – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson Sen. Kevin Humphreys has tentatively welcomed the publication today of proposals from the NTA for radical changes to the bus network in Dublin but said there must a genuine consultation with the public that takes on their views, and the result must be an affordable and efficient service….

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02 July 2018

Government missing a Brexit trick when it comes to nursing shortage

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has criticised the HSE for failing to capitalise on Brexit concerns to attract nurses to Ireland. Deputy Howlin said: “It is clear through figures released today that show that just three nurses have been recruited through the ‘Bring them Home’…

Labour Admin

02 July 2018

O’Connor expresses concern at the snail’s pace progress on implementation of M11/N11 corridor report

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Dáil Candidate for Wicklow, Jack O’Connor, has expressed his real concern over the lack of any meaningful progress on the much-needed M11/N11 improvement works. “I am deeply disappointed and really concerned with the snail’s pace of progress since the M11/N11 Corridor Study Report was published back in April 2017”, said…

Labour Admin

01 July 2018

Lloyds Pharmacy strike highlights need for referendum on collective bargaining

News – The Labour PartyThe strike by workers in Lloyds Pharmacy stores across Ireland today (Friday 29th June) highlights the importance of  a constitutional referendum to ensure the right of workers to freely collectively bargain with their employers, says Labour Party chairman Jack O’Connor. Speaking during a solidarity visit to striking Lloyds Pharmacy workers in…

Labour Admin

29 June 2018

Ball in Lloyd’s Pharmacy’s court if further strike action is to be avoided

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the third day of industrial action at the multi-billion euro Lloyd’s Pharmacy chain, Labour’s Workers’ Rights spokesperson Senator Ged Nash said: “The Labour Party fully supports the staff at Lloyds Pharmacy who are on the picket line again today. “A serious escalation of strike action is planned in the…

29 June 2018

Long hot summer forecasts hard winter to come for Irish farmers

News – The Labour PartyLabour Agriculture spokesperson Willie Penrose TD is calling on Government to provide assurances of assistance for farmers impacted by intense hot weather and drought conditions this summer, saying the Minister’s stakeholder group isn’t enough. Deputy Penrose said: “With temperatures reaching record highs this June farmers are taking the brunt of the…

Labour Admin

29 June 2018

Wexford sympathies sent to ‘Sister City’ Annapolis

News – The Labour PartyDeputy Mayor of Wexford Cllr. George Lawlor has expressed sympathy to the people of Annapolis, Maryland following the gun attack yesterday that has left at least 5 people dead and others seriously injured. Wexford Town has had a ‘Sister City’ relationship with the Maryland State Capital for over 30 years and…

29 June 2018

Juvenile spat between FF and FG devoid of policy differences

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has criticised the juvenile spat that has broken out between the Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil as devoid of policy differences with both agreed on the limited package for next year’s budget. Deputy Howlin said: “The last two weeks has seen Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael bend…

Labour Admin

29 June 2018

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