Ceann Comhairle, When the Dail last met to debate this issue, the Labour Party made very clear our position. We supported the nomination of Enda Kenny as Taoiseach on March 10 to complete the offer we made to the people in the general election – the return of the Labour Party-Fine Gael government. We also…

Members of the Parliamentary Labour Party today agreed that the Party would not be involved in the formation of the next government, and that the Party would not be a member of the next government. When it comes to voting for a Taoiseach, we will listen to what the various candidates have to say in…

The Labour Party has today announced the following nominations for election to the Seanad: Kevin Humphreys – Administrative PanelAodhán Ó Ríordáin – Industrial and Commercial Panel In addition the Party will endorse the following candidates: Denis Landy – Agricultural PanelGerald Nash – Labour Panel ENDS

In the general election, the Labour Party sought a mandate to continue implementing our policy in government – to continue the job of rebuilding our economy and our society. And we viewed it essential that Ireland have stable, balanced government to continue addressing entrenched problems such as health and housing that will take more time…

Speaking in Dail Eireann on the Nomination of Taoiseach In the general election, the Labour Party sought a mandate to continue implementing our policy in government – to continue the job of rebuilding our economy and our society. And we viewed it essential that Ireland have stable, balanced government to continue addressing entrenched problems such…

I wish to express my condolences to the family and friends of Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman SC who died suddenly earlier today. Adrian Hardiman was a significant figure in Irish public life, and one of the country’s leading legal brains. He had a close association with Irish politics and was a liberal voice on many…

I welcome today’s sentence of 18 months in jail for Thomas “Slab” Murphy for tax evasion. Justice has finally caught up with this notorious individual. For many years there have been substantial allegations that he is at the heart of republican activity – criminal and otherwise – in South Armagh. These allegations include matters far…

Progressive and left-leaning voters have a choice to make on Friday. They can vote for the far left, or for parties who have adopted a left-wing stance as a flag of convenience. One of these, Sinn Fein, says it will not enter Government unless Gerry Adams is Taoiseach. The others will spend the next five…