The 70th National Conference of the Labour Party will take place in the Ballsbridge Hotel this weekend from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime. The three-day event, which will be attended by 1,000 party members and supporters, will see nearly 100 motions debated. Two significant policy documents on Women’s Health and a Workers Rights Charter will…

Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has called on the Minister for Education to initiate expert investigations into the school building issues found in Tyrrelstown Educate Together, St. Lukes Primary School and all schools affected. Speaking today Deputy Burton said: “There is a need for an expert investigation to begin as soon as possible…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has thanked Sgt Maurice McCabe for his dedicated public service, and wished him well in retirement. Deputy Howlin said: “Maurice McCabe has served An Garda Síochána and the public with dedication and commitment which never wavered in the face of personal cost. “I want to wish Maurice and his…

Reacting to latest figures provided by the INMO that over 9,000 people were on trolleys in October, Labour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly has called on the HSE and the Minister for Health to publish what their plans are to reduce this number through out the winter period. Deputy Kelly said: “Winter is coming which means…

Labour Councillor for Kildare South, and General Election Candidate, Mark Wall, has criticised the 8% increase to parking fee at train stations as just another blow to commuters in Kildare. Commenting today Cllr. Wall said: “The increase in car parking fee wholly unacceptable. “This year we are due to increases to fairs, and the new timetable…

Labour Spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has described as wholly unacceptable the waiting lists facing sick children. Deputy Kelly has called on Minister Harris to come before the Dáil to explain the cause of these waiting lists and his plan to address the issue. Deputy Kelly said; “There are now over 10,300 children waiting…

Labour Party General Election candidate for Dublin Bay North, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said the latest violent incident on a DART shows the need for a dedicated transport police. Senator Ó Ríordáin said:  “Reports of a stabbing incident on board a northbound DART service at 10pm on Tuesday October 30th between Killester and Harmonstown underlines…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly, has said Simon Harris needs to take the prediction by the IMO that trolley numbers will exceed 1,000 this winter seriously.  Deputy Kelly said: “The warnings by the Irish Medical Organisation are very stark as we are set to enter into another winter of chaos in our hospitals. “The…