Dáil Éireann, December 13th, 2017 13th December 2017 Taoiseach, As you will recall this will be the third time I requested a briefing from your officials in advance of the EU Council I hope in future that we will be able to receive more comprehensive briefings on the agenda for the meeting. I appreciate that…

Labour Party General Election candidate for Kildare South Councillor Mark Wall, has called on the Minister for Health to ensure that there is no downgrading of Accident and Emergency services in the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. Councillor Wall said: “The Minister for Health needs to commit to ensuring that there is no downgrading of…

The Labour Party will today bring a motion before the Seanad that seeks to protect the employment rights of Special Needs Assistants, and recognise the vital role they play in our schools system. Speaking ahead of the private members debate later today, Labour Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin commented: “Ireland has close to 14,000…

The Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin, has questioned the Government decision to potentially offer the new Garda Commission a salary of in excess of €250,000. Deputy Howlin said: “The idea that our problems with An Garda Síochána have their roots in the pay of the Commissioner is a convenient cop out for successive Ministers for…

Welcoming today’s Government motion on the Labour Party’s Craft Brewers Bill, Alan Kelly TD has said the move signifies that the proposed legislation is moving in the right direction. A Financial Resolution regarding the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016 has been accepted by Government today. Deputy Kelly said: “Ireland’s craft beer industry has…

Labour spokesperson on Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys, has urged all sides in the Ryanair dispute to hold talks to avert travel disruption for air passengers later this month. Senator Humphreys said: “Many people will have flights booked to come home or travel abroad for Christmas and a strike by pilots could cause major travel disruption….

Labour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said the Co-op social housing scheme in County Clare highlighted on Morning Ireland today, in which up to 51 families are to be housed before Christmas, highlights the benefits of this type of system in tackling the housing crisis. The houses in Ennis and Sixmilebridge are being provided…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin will be available to speak to reporters at 11am on the plinth this morning Tuesday 12th December on Brexit and issues of the day. When: 11am, Tuesday 12th December What: doorstep with Brendan Howlin TD Where: plinth, Leinster House