Labour Spokesperson for Justice Sean Sherlock has called on Minister Flannagan to bring promised plan to review judicial processes for victims of sexual violence to the Dáil Speaking today Deputy Sherlock said: “Many were shocked to hear that a man who confessed to the rape and sexual abuse of young children has been given a suspended…

Labour representatives Jan O’Sullivan TD, Sen Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Sen Ged Nash have called on Fianna Fáil to deliver for the people of Ireland in the negotiations on the Confidence and Supply agreement, and provide real opposition. Labour want to see all agreements with Independent TDs published, for opposition legislation to be respected, and…

The Labour Party will hold a doorstep today, Tuesday 23rd October at 11.30am on the Leinster House plinth outlining the issues Labour want to see addressed in the upcoming negotiations on the Confidence and Supply Agreement What: Doorstep with Jan O’Sullivan, Ged Nash & Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Where: Leinster House Plinth When: 11.30am, Tuesday 23rd…

Labour Housing Spokesperson for Housing, Jan O’Sullivan has criticised some local councils, and the Department of Housing, following revelations that there are 3,600 vacant council properties currently available and not being used. Speaking today Deputy O’Sullivan said:  “The fact that there are 3,600 homes in public ownership lying vacant is totally unacceptable. Minister Murphy and…

The 70th National Conference of the Labour Party will take place from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th November 2018, in the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin 2. Full documentation including the final agenda will issue to accredited journalists later thisw eek. The Conference will open on Friday evening from 6.30pm, and close on Sunday lunchtime. Accreditation: Please…

Labour Dáil Communications spokesperson Séan Sherlock has called on Minister of State Pat Breen to make a statement to the Dáil outlining the purpose and content of his meetings with David McCourt following further reports of meetings in the Irish Mail on Sunday, and Sunday Business Post. Labour raised the possibility of Minister of State…

Following the latest request from the UK for the backstop to be dropped in return for a longer transition, Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD said that Ireland cannot agree to such a demand, and reiterated his support for a people’s vote in the UK. Deputy Howlin said “Ireland now faces into a…

Labour Party Spokesperson for Social Protection has said the delays in processing illness benefit payments are unacceptable, and that the responsible Minister for Social Protection and her Department must ensure all those impacted are automatically given a payment, rather than having to go through the community welfare service. Deputy Penrose said: “For weeks now, there…