News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Duncan Smith has said today’s Tasc report on Household Debt in Ireland highlights the financial burden faced by many within the private rental sector. Deputy Smith said: “This report highlights how many renters are struggling to pay for the basics, such as heating costs and other utilities. “The research…

News – The Labour PartySpeech to Labour Party Leadership Hustings, Clayton Silver Springs Hotel, Cork, Monday 2nd March 2020. When I joined the Labour Party as a young teacher, I was teaching ten-year-old girls in Sheriff Street, in inner-city Dublin. I quickly saw how they were missing out on so many opportunities I had taken…

News – The Labour Party Party has failed to seize key moments and opportunities recently Rebuild has to be based on constructive honesty with members Being relevant is the starting point to growth We need to align our policies and our presentations with our instincts We must campaign for a new social contract between the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, will this week bring emergency legislation before the Dáil to deal with immediate issues around the Coronavirus. Deputy Kelly said: “I have asked the Labour Party’s legal team to draft legislation protecting workers who may be impacted by the Coronavirus- specifically on the remuneration…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Tipperary, Alan Kelly, has released legal advice he received as Minister for Housing on the constitutionality of a rent freeze. Deputy Kelly said: “A nationwide rent freeze is entirely constitutional. There is no doubt about this legally. It can be done through extending the period under which…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD today (Monday) called on the media and others to respect the privacy of the person who has tested positive for the Covid19 Coronavirus. He said it was important that the individual and their family were fully supported by the health and education authorities, and…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the publication of the Terms and Conditions for the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme auction, Labour TD Seán Sherlock said: “Communities across the country have a vital role to play in addressing climate change and should be active participants in our bid to create a more energy efficient and…

News – The Labour PartyOn the close of nominations, two candidates are contesting the election for a new Labour Party Leader – Alan Kelly TD and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD. The Labour Party has organised five hustings for party members to take place over the coming weeks that will include an opening address from each…