News – The Labour PartyStatement by a spokesperson for the Labour Party: “We note the verdict of the jury announced earlier today. “The investigation of any criminal matter, and the conduct of any associated prosecution, is decided by An Garda Síochána and the law officers of the state who operate with complete independence from the…

News – The Labour PartyThis issue has dominated parliamentary questions on defence since this Dáil came into being last year and, indeed, during the previous Dáil. It has been the primary issue during every oral parliamentary question session. The Minister of State is well acquainted with the political will on this side of the House…

News – The Labour PartyGood evening. Welcome to Dublin Central. Welcome to the new four seat constituency. Welcome also to O’Connell St., the heart of Dublin Central and the heart of our capital city. It was here that so much of our modern Labour history was forged. The balcony of the old Imperial Hotel down…

News – The Labour PartyCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Remarks by Brendan Howlin TD, Leader of the Labour Party to the Public Affairs Ireland Conference Whistleblowing, Protected Disclosures and Public Sector organisations, ‘The Policy and political background to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 – why was it introduced and what has it achieved’. Good morning, Thank you…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Senator Ivana Bacik, has expressed concern over a report by the US Government claiming that Ireland remains both a ‘destination’ and ‘source’ country for victims of human trafficking. The annual Trafficking in Persons 2016 Report by the US State Department noted that a conviction for trafficking…

News – The Labour PartySpeech by Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin on Post-EU Council Statements. Check against delivery Taoiseach, I hope you enjoyed your first EU Council meeting. It appears from reports that you kept yourself busy while in Brussels. Deputy Martin raised with you last week his frustration with the level of debate and…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the Local Government (Establishment of Town Councils Commission) Bill 2016, Labour TD for Longford – Westmeath, Willie Penrose has said we need to re-establish town councils. “I welcome this debate and I applaud Deputy Cassells for bringing forward the Local Government (Establishment of Town Councils Commission) Bill 2017. It is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has welcomed Government plans to implement child welfare recommendations made by Dr Geoffrey Shannon in his Child Protection Audit. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “This is a welcome announcement from Minister Zappone that she is to put in place Dr Shannon’s recommendations; however…