News – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson Sen. Kevin Humphreys, commenting on the disturbing report of conditions on the DART in today’s Irish Times says it confirms his long standing call for a dedicated transport police to ensure passenger safety and comfort. Senator Humphreys said: “Today’s report in the Irish Times is not the first…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in relation to the latest UN report about species extinction, the Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, called for the Government do more than call a climate emergency, but to set a timeline to achieve the recommendations of the all-party Oireachtas report on climate action, including setting carbon…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking about the National Broadband Plan Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin TD, said that Fine Gael’s reputation for responsibility with the national finances is on the line based on what they do next with rural broadband. Brendan said: “First the National Childrens’ hospital and then Paschal Donohoe calling on his ministerial…

News – The Labour PartySheila Nunan visits Tralee for Tralee Food Festival. Ireland South European election candidate, Sheila Nunan, is in Tralee today to meet with the many local producers sharing their wares at the Tralee Food Festival. Ms Nunan used the opportunity to engage with local stakeholders about their Brexit concerns and said:  “I…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party candidate for the European election, Dominic Hannigan, was highly critical of his opponents in the Midlands North West constituency during his official campaign launch today (03.05.19).  At the launch, Mr. Hannigan questioned the commitment of some of his fellow candidates to fulfilling their duties as an MEP, if…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the judgement in Ruth Morrissey’s case against the HSE, Labour Party Health spokesperson said no woman at the centre of the CervicalCheck scandal should have to go through what Ruth has gone through. Deputy Kelly said: “Last May, the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that no woman impacted by the…

News – The Labour PartySheila Nunan launches Dr Liam Cahill’s book Forgotten Revolution.Tuesday, 30 April 2019 Ireland South European election candidate Sheila Nunan, was in Limerick City Library last night to launch Dr Liam Cahill’s book Forgotten Revolution. Speaking at the event Ms Nunan said: “I am honoured to be here in Limerick to launch Dr…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Brendan Howlin has called on the Taoiseach to apologise to the four consultant pathologists for calling into question the truthfulness of their internal letter about conditions at the mortuary in Waterford University Hospital. Deputy Howlin said: “I was taken aback by the comment yesterday of the Taoiseach about…