News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Defence Brendan Ryan TD has called on Government to establish a permanent body for the provision of physical and mental healthcare of members of the Defence Forces.  In an amendment to a Fianna Fáil motion on Defence, Deputy Ryan has also sought a dedicated recruitment drive for psychiatrists…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil on Tuesday 11th June during ‘Statements on Northern Ireland’ Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin outlined his views on the need for an all-Ireland forum to discuss what a unitary Irish state might look like, saying: I welcome reports that parties in Northern Ireland are meeting as part…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party’s Rebecca Moynihan has called for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, to issue stronger planning guidelines on student accommodation to stop purpose built student accommodation being turned into co-living spaces.  Councillor Moynihan said: “Media reports stating that developers of student accommodation are seeking to turn purpose…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has called the government’s position on a smoky coal ban “outrageous” when he raised the issue with the Minister for Climate Action in the Dáil yesterday. Deputy Howlin said: “The government has failed to implement the announced smoky coal ban for four years. This has…

News – The Labour PartyResponding the second Scally Report, Labour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said there are serious questions to be answered by the HSE and the Department of Health. Deputy Kelly said: “Finally after a significant delay, we have been provided with the second report of Dr.Gabriel Scally’s inquiry into the Cervical Check controversy….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Climate Change Seán Sherlock has welcomed the long overdue action of the Cabinet today to approve legislation to ban the use of microplastics in Ireland. This follows a commitment to do so last year and in return Labour withdrew our Prohibition of Micro-Plastics Bill 2016. Previous to that…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has said the Government can no longer continue to ignore the benefits of banning smoky coal. Deputy Kelly said: “A commitment was made in 2015 to implement a nationwide ban on smoky coal in 2016, yet here we are over four years later with…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on all progressives to join the protest against President Trump tonight in Dublin. Protesters are gathering at the Garden of Remembrance at 6 pm. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Tonight’s demonstration, supported by trade unions, students, community activists and several political groups, is our opportunity…