News – The Labour PartyWith the ongoing exchanges between Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar over the election date, Brendan Howlin TD said that both men should stop trying to rewrite the Constitution and focus on dealing with the real problems in healthcare, housing and homelessness. Deputy Howlin said: “The Constitution is clear that Dáil Éireann…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the launch of our motion on the environment and pollution, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin said there is a need for an immediate ban on smoky coal, and action from the Government to produce a National Clean Air Strategy and National Clean Water strategy. Deputy Howlin said: “The Government…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin  will be available to speak to the reporters today, Tuesday 17th December at 11.30 on our private members motion calling for an immediate nationwide ban on smoky coal. What: Doorstep with Brendan Howlin on Labour PMB Where: Leinster House Plinth When: 11.30am, Tuesday 17th December 2019…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the publication by the Central Bank of their analysis of the motor insurance sector, Labour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD has called for the intervention of the Taoiseach and Minister for Finance to address once for all high premiums. Deputy Burton said:“The figures from the Central Bank today confirms…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Councillor Mary Freehill has expressed her deep sadness on the death of her Director of Elections and Labour Youth Chair Cormac Ó Braonáin. Cllr Freehill paid tribute to Cormac, saying: “Cormac was a superb Director of Elections for me in 2019, one of the best people to have in charge…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has expressed his deep sadness and grief on hearing of the tragic and untimely death of recently elected Labour Youth Chairperson, Cormac Ó Braonáin, who died early on Sunday morning. Deputy Howlin said: “I was deeply shocked when I heard of Cormac’s untimely death. On…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the passing of the Waterford Council Budget, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council and Labour General Election candidate for Waterford, Cllr John Pratt said: “In June 2019, the Labour Party entered into agreement with The Greens, Independents and Sinn Fein to drive the activity of Waterford City and…

News – The Labour PartyI’m glad to be speaking today on Labour’s Pensions (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2017.   I should say from the outset that the Labour Party will always support the right of every person to have decent pension and a secure retirement. As a Party, we made this crystal clear at our…