Labour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has published a new bill to amend the Civil Liability Act so that a family that loses an unborn child due to medical negligence is entitled to seek compensation for mental distress. Deputy Kelly was joined at the launch of the Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2018 by the Underwood…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has welcomed a concession extracted from Theresa May’s government that makes a no deal Brexit less likely. Deputy Howlin said: “While Dominic Grieve’s amendment was not put today to empower the Westminster Parliament to direct the Government in the event of a no deal Brexit, the May government has been…

Speaking at the Dublin Rathdown Labour Party selection convention for Cllr Lettie McCarthy, Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has said that the chaotic Government policy on public transport is due to the lacklustre performance of Minister Shane Ross who is failing to deliver transport solutions for Dublin. Deputy Howlin said: “Across Dublin and Ireland…

Labour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, will today at 11am launch a new bill to amend the law so that a family that loses an unborn child due to medical negligence is entitled to seek compensation for mental distress. The need for a change in the law arises from the case of Mignon and Derek…

Labour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Brendan Ryan TD, has today called on the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, to reassess the pricing for commuters using the Port Tunnel as the current peak time pricing unfairly impacts people from North County Dublin. Deputy Ryan said: “Living in the here and now, commuters from North County…

Labour spokesperson on Health Alan Kelly has expressed grave concerns about the first report from the Scoping Inquiry into the CervicalCheck screening programme, saying it is taking too long, and has not addressed the terms of reference, and that responsibility rests with the Minister and Government in ensuring the women affected get answers quickly. Deputy…

Reacting to the publication of some of the details for the Bus Connects programme, Labour spokesperson on Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys said that residents impacted by the plans must be fully consulted and engaged with. He also said that the needs of cyclists must be at the heart of the proposals. Senator Humphreys said: “Congestion…

The Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, will be available to speak to reporters this morning at 11.00am, Tuesday 12th June, on the Leinster House plinth about Brexit and other issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin Where: Leinster House Plinth When: 11.00am, Tuesday 12th June