Labour is the only party with a proven track record of delivering social and economic progress for all. In this government we delivered a marriage equality referendum, legislated for the X Case and made our gender recognition laws among the most progressive in the world. We want to continue this vital work as part of…

A ‘Brexit’ from the EU would seriously destabilise the economic recovery, according to Labour TD Dominic Hannigan.  Hannigan, who is Chair of Labour’s European Affairs Committee, said: “I am glad to see positive developments are emerging in Europe this morning and that negotiations on a Brexit deal do appear to be going well. “Irish people should…

Speaking in Limerick at the launch of the Labour Party policy document ‘Standing Up for Education’:   Neither Joan nor I would be here today if it wasn’t for the choices opened up to us through education.   We both share a passion for education.   We share a belief that it is the most…

Speaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up For Education’, Labour’s plan for investment and reform of education:  As a child, I went to school in Stanhope Street in Dublin’s inner city. Stanhope Street was a great school. There was a huge amount of encouragement for women to become whatever it was we wanted to become….

Labour has launched its plan for investment and reform of Ireland’s education system in Limerick today. 
 The plan, ‘Standing Up for Education’, was launched by Tánaiste Joan Burton and Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan. 
 Among the provisions within the plan are commitments to: 
 Deliver the smallest class sizes in the history of…

Speaking at the Launch of Standing Up for Ireland’s FutureLabour’s Election Manifesto   I’m delighted to be back here in Grangegorman. It has a symbolism for me personally. The project was one of those stayed in 2011 as the full implications of our recession meant we were locked out of the PPP market. But I…

Speaking at the Launch of Standing Up for Ireland’s Future, Labour’s Election Manifesto: It is a great pleasure to be at this location for today’s launch, one of the most important moments of the campaign. I know how much work Joe Costello has put in to the entire Grangegorman project. This Manifesto is about the future,…

Speaking at the launch of the Labour Party 2016 manifesto ‘Standing Up for Ireland’s Future’:   Good morning and welcome to the launch of the Labour Party manifesto. This is the Labour Party’s offer to the people of Ireland. It’s a radical and responsible programme for continued recovery, for social progress and reform. It’s a…