Labour spokesperson on Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has reiterated his proposal for a ban on voluntary contributions. This proposal is included in the Labour Party ’Free Education Bill’ which is being progressed to Second Stage in Seanad Eireann today.  Speaking today Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “We in the Labour party believe that the relationship…

Sen. Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to reporters today Wednesday 8th May March at 12pm on the Leinster House plinth on his Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) bill to ban voluntary contributions. What: Doorstep on Labour bill to ban voluntary contributions with Sen Ó Ríordáin Where: Leinster House Plinth. When:…

Reacting to the Government’s announcement on awarding a €3 billion tender against the advice of senior civil servants, the former Minister for Public Expenditure, and leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, accused Fine Gael of putting electoral politics before the public good. Brendan said: “Labour wants to see rural broadband delivered, but this…

Dominic Hannigan, the Labour Party’s European election candidate in the Midlands North West constituency, has called for Ireland to declare a climate emergency.  Tackling climate chaos is one of Mr. Hannigan’s three priority themes for his campaign, and he launched his detailed climate proposals today (06.05.19) at an event at the Bog of Allen.    Speaking…

Ireland South Labour candidate Sheila Nunan, commenting on the National Broadband Plan has said that schools must be a priority for the rollout of the new network, and that everywhere she travels across the country the same message is reported about the need to connect rural Ireland to the 21st century. Nunan will be raising…

The Labour Party will launch our manifesto for the local elections today, Tuesday 7th May at 12pm in Buswells Hotel. Party Leader Brendan Howlin will be joined by sitting and prospective Councillors. Media are invited to attend. The Labour Party is running 111 candidates for the local elections, with 36 incumbents seeking election and 45…

Labour Transport spokesperson Sen. Kevin Humphreys, commenting on the disturbing report of conditions on the DART in today’s Irish Times says it confirms his long standing call for a dedicated transport police to ensure passenger safety and comfort. Senator Humphreys said: “Today’s report in the Irish Times is not the first disturbing account of the…

Speaking in relation to the latest UN report about species extinction, the Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, called for the Government do more than call a climate emergency, but to set a timeline to achieve the recommendations of the all-party Oireachtas report on climate action, including setting carbon budgets. Labour have gone…