Labour spokesperson on Social Protection Sen. Ged Nash has called on Fianna Fáil to clarify where they stand on Budget 2018 following confusion over whether their Party Leader wants to see health and housing prioritised, as Labour has called for, or else tax cuts to the Universal Social Charge. Senator Nash said: “Following Deputy Martin’s…

Labour spokesperson on Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch, has said that mental health mustn’t be forgotten in next month’s budget, with significant issues remaining in the mental health service. Ms. Lynch was speaking as she attended the Parliamentary Forum on Mental Health at Dublin Castle today. Ms. Lynch said: “Any efforts to shine a light on…

Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan Co. Offaly, Labour spokesperson on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Willie Penrose TD has said that the Government’s No. 1 priority for agriculture must be tackling the risks and challenges posed by Brexit. Deputy Penrose said there must be a focus on protecting trade, and ensuring the CAP…

Labour Councillor for Swords Duncan Smith and Cork City Local Area Representative Peter Horgan have called for an investigation into reports a Swords based ambulance was dispatched to an emergency in Cork City last year. Figures released to the Irish Examiner under the Freedom of Information Act show more than a third of all vehicles…

The Leader of the Labour Party Brendan Howlin TD will attend the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co.Offally today Tuesday, 19th of September with members of the Labour Parliamentary Party. Deputy Howlin along with our Agriculture spokesperson Willie Penrose TD and Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD will be available to the media at 10.45…

Labour Party leader and spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has welcomed news of the acquittal of Ibrahim Halawa and his sisters in an Egyptian court. Mr. Halawa has been in prison in Cairo for the past four years after being arrested during protests over the ousting of former president Mohammed Morsi in 2013….

The Leader of the Labour Party Brendan Howlin TD will attend the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co.Offally this Tuesday, 19th of September with members of the Labour Parliamentary Party. Deputy Howlin along with our Agriculture Spokesperson Willie Penrose TD will be available to the media at 10.45 am outside the National Ploughing Association HQ…

Labour spokesperson on Finance Joan Burton has said that tax avoidance overseas by Ireland’s wealthy is well and truly alive following revelations that €79 million has been raised from a tax amnesty in May. The figures were revealed from over 2,700 disclosures following Dáil Questions tabled by Deputy Burton. Deputy Burton said: “The revelation that…