“Dublin is a crucial part of the country – economically, socially and culturally. I am proud that the Labour Party has set out clear objectives for the future of our capital. We can and will deliver a safer Dublin through more Garda recruitment and a new focus on community policing projects. Labour will also continue…

LABOUR WILL CONTINUE TO BOOST SPORTS FUNDING – Ó RÍORDÁIN Minister for New Communities, Culture, Equality and Drugs Strategy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin today launched the Labour Party’s sports policy with former Ireland football player and manager, Johnny Giles. Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin commented: “Sport is at the heart of so many communities right across the…

“I welcome the analysis of the respected economist, Professor John Fitzgerald, that The Labour Party’s manifesto contains the strongest proposals for the protection of welfare recipients of any party in this election. This is consistent with Labour’s performance in government over the last five years, where we protected and maintained welfare payments at a time…

Minister for Mental Health, Primary Care and Social Care (Disabilities and Older People), Kathleen Lynch, has today announced an increase in pay for certain student nurses and midwives, arising from the Lansdowne Road Agreement. The decision was taken in conjunction with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin. It means an increase in…

“As Minister for Communications, I am hugely aware of the importance of the digital sector to Ireland’s future prosperity. Digital activity already accounts for more than 5% of our economic activity, and supports around 100,000 jobs. That’s why it’s so important for political parties to have a clear, thought-out approach for this area. “Before Labour…

The Sinn Féin Deputy Leader, Mary Lou McDonald has described the prospect of a Fine Gael Fianna Fail Government as a ‘nightmare scenario’. But it is a ‘nightmare scenario’ that Sinn Fein are prepared to do nothing about. When asked about whether Sinn Fein would enter Government she cited possible deals with independents while conceding…

Cllr. Mark Wall, Dáil candidate for Kildare South, has welcomed Labour’s commitments to the Defence Forces as outlined in the party’s defence policy document. “As someone from a part of the country where so many servicemen and women make their home, I strongly welcome the measures outlined by the Labour Party in this area. “For…

Fianna Fail is again attempting today to re-write history on their record in government on tackling crime and supporting victims of crime.  Fianna Fail is desperately hoping that the Irish people will forget that it was they who introduced a freeze on garda recruitment. It was Fianna Fail who closed Templemore Garda Training College.  It…