News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton has criticised the Summer Economic Statement for being devoid of detail on what approach the Government will take in the event of a no deal Brexit on 31st October as it doesn’t include any detail of what additional spending may be required, or what EU funding…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson for Social Protection, Willie Penrose TD, has called on Minster Doherty to address the issue of means-testing for recipients of carers allowance. This is just one of the proposals in a Labour Party’s Private Member’s motion on carers, due before the Dáil on Wednesday evening.  Deputy Penrose said: …

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has accused Fine Gael of letting down healthcare workers. Deputy Kelly said: “Healthcare workers with their union SIPTU signed up to a transparent process of evaluation but the Government and the Department of Public Expenditure are seeking to undermine that and walk away from…

News – The Labour PartyReacting to the outcomes of the European Council meeting on Thursday and Friday, leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, said that the new four-party coalition in the European Parliament needs to demonstrate a real change of direction from the past ten years of European economic policy. Brendan said: “The…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has called on the Minister for Health to guarantee that the HPV vaccine for first year second level boys will be rolled out in September, and that the HSE recruitment embargo he has put in place won’t delay it. Deputy Kelly said: “I am calling…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to comments by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar that there is “enormous hostility” among European leaders to a Brexit extension, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on the Taoiseach to champion an extension in Ireland’s national interest. Brendan said: “It is totally unacceptable for the Taoiseach to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Fingal, Brendan Ryan, has called for prioritisation of public transport routes in North County Dublin. Following the publication of government environmental action plan this week, Deputy Ryan has said it is time for “less talk, and more action” on climate change. Deputy Ryan said: “The publication of the…

News – The Labour PartyStatement in advance of the EU Council meeting, 19 June 2019 by Brendan Howlin TD. The European Council meeting on Thursday will bring together the heads of government from across Europe to agree a shared vision for what is a crucial period in the history of post-war Europe. It is no…