News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Equality Cllr. Deirdre Kingston has called once again for Minister Zappone to clarify if she has instructed Tusla to use the correct European guidelines for the establishment of accommodation for domestic violence.  Cllr. Kingston said: ”This time last week I asked the Minister to clarify if she had…

News – The Labour PartyLabour local election candidate for Limerick City North, Anne Cronin has welcomed the great news that the University of Limerick will purchase the long vacant Dunnes Stores site on Sarsfield St. Anne set up the Vacant Dunnes campaign group, together with people across the city, which has actively worked on getting…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking to the Labour Party Central Council, which will approve Labour’s policies for the local and European elections, Labour Leader, Brendan Howlin TD reiterated his call for progressive-minded voters to vote and transfer to all progressive candidates, and not to be fooled by the communication strategies of conservatives and populists. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD will be available to speak to the media at 12pm today Saturday 6th April at the Gresham Hotel, O’Connell St, in advance of a meeting of the Labour Party Central Council. Later at the meeting Deputy Howlin will outline the status of Labour electoral strategy,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Education Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has reiterated his call for a Citizens’ Assembly to be reconvened to consider changes to our Constitution to address religious control of the education system. This follows news that the Archdiocese of Dublin has postponed votes on school patronage. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “News today…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson Senator Kevin Humphreys calls for legislative action to incentivise for completely electric taxi fleets in Dublin by 2025. This proposal requires the installation of wireless power transfer stations to make electric vehicles more accessible. Senator Humphreys’ appeal comes in response to Oslo, Norway’s plan to have a completely electric taxi system by 2023. Senator Humphreys said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has said that the Minister for Defence must take responsibility when it comes to the safe return of Irish soldiers after a six month tour in the Golan Heights. Deputy Howlin said: “For the second time in six months, Irish soldiers have been let down…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan TD, has called on the Government to provide the funding and give the direction to Local Authorities to re-activate the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme immediately now that the Central Bank has indicated that it has no immediate concerns about the scheme. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “I…