Speaking about the National Broadband Plan Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin TD, said that Fine Gael’s reputation for responsibility with the national finances is on the line based on what they do next with rural broadband. Brendan said: “First the National Childrens’ hospital and then Paschal Donohoe calling on his ministerial colleagues to show restraint…

Sheila Nunan visits Tralee for Tralee Food Festival. Ireland South European election candidate, Sheila Nunan, is in Tralee today to meet with the many local producers sharing their wares at the Tralee Food Festival. Ms Nunan used the opportunity to engage with local stakeholders about their Brexit concerns and said:  “I am delighted to be…

The Labour Party candidate for the European election, Dominic Hannigan, was highly critical of his opponents in the Midlands North West constituency during his official campaign launch today (03.05.19).  At the launch, Mr. Hannigan questioned the commitment of some of his fellow candidates to fulfilling their duties as an MEP, if elected.  He also said…

Responding to the judgement in Ruth Morrissey’s case against the HSE, Labour Party Health spokesperson said no woman at the centre of the CervicalCheck scandal should have to go through what Ruth has gone through. Deputy Kelly said: “Last May, the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that no woman impacted by the failures in CervicalCheck should…

Sheila Nunan launches Dr Liam Cahill’s book Forgotten Revolution.Tuesday, 30 April 2019 Ireland South European election candidate Sheila Nunan, was in Limerick City Library last night to launch Dr Liam Cahill’s book Forgotten Revolution. Speaking at the event Ms Nunan said: “I am honoured to be here in Limerick to launch Dr Liam Cahill’s book Forgotten…

Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin has called on the Taoiseach to apologise to the four consultant pathologists for calling into question the truthfulness of their internal letter about conditions at the mortuary in Waterford University Hospital. Deputy Howlin said: “I was taken aback by the comment yesterday of the Taoiseach about the letter sent last…

Labour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has blasted Minister for Health Simon Harris for commissioning another review into University Hospital Limerick three weeks ahead of the Local and European Elections. Deputy Kelly said: “Today I found out through the media that Minister Harris has commissioned another SDU review into the hospital services at University…

Speaking on Labour Day, 1st May, the leader of the Irish Labour Party Brendan Howlin confirmed Labour’s long-standing internationalist values. Brendan Howlin TD pledged to support the future Irish-British relationship, through our links with the British Labour Party, whether inside or outside of the European Union. Brendan said: “The Labour Party is the oldest political…