Labour spokesperson on the Arts, Joan Burton TD, has called on Minister Madigan to take action and bring the Luggala Estate into public ownership. Speaking today Deputy Burton said: “Following the passing of Garech de Brún earlier this year, the 4000-acre Luggala Estate has come onto the market. Under the stewardship of the de Brún…

The Labour Party will launch our Alternative Budget 2019 at 1.45pm, today Thursday, October 4th in the Royal College of Physicians Ireland, 6 Kildare Street. What: Launch of Labour’s Alternative Budget 2019 When: Thursday, October 4th 2018 at 1.45pm Where: Winter Hall, Royal College of Physicians Ireland, 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 ENDS Contact: Siobhán…

Labour’s spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD was today speaking in Dáil Éireann in support of the cross-party motion to enact emergency measures aimed at addressing homelessness. This followed the large ‘Raise the Roof’ housing demonstration outside Leinster House.  Deputy O’Sullivan said: “Today must make a difference.  “It must make a difference for the thousands of people who are…

Senator Ivana Bacik will today in the Seanad be leading for the Labour Senators in presenting the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017 for Report Stage. This Bill has already passed Second Stage in the Seanad with cross-party support on 24th May 2017, and Seanad Committee Stage on 25th…

Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said the Education (Admissions to Schools) Act 2018 which commenced today gives with one hand and takes with another in terms of equality. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “While it is welcome that religion will no longer be a barrier when it comes to schools admissions. It is…

Labour Party General Elections candidates for Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Rathdown, Councillor Deirdre Kingston and Councillor Lettie McCarthy, have expressed their concern at Minister Shane Ross’ plans to transfer the ownership of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Councillor Kingston said: “This week in the Dáil, Minster of State John…

The Labour Party has a strong track record when it comes to supporting business, trade and enterprise in Ireland.   Labour in the last Government provided a €500 million Jobs Fund, plus tens of thousands of training places, … And took measures to boost Ireland’s exports, which grew by 28% during our time in office,…

Mayor of Galway Cllr Niall McNelis has welcomed today’s Cabinet announcement of €600 million for the development of the Galway City Ring Road. Speaking today Mayor McNelis said: “This is a very welcome development for Galway City. We have been waiting for this for nearly two decades now. Certainly, as long as I have been…