Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD has called on the Government to progress legislation on regulating rogue crisis pregnancy agencies. Deputy Howlin commented: “Earlier today the Taoiseach was unable to provide any clarity as to when regulations will be introduced on rogue crisis pregnancy agencies. The Taoiseach said it is of grave concern to him…

Labour Health Spokesperson Alan Kelly has called for clarification from the Minister for Health and the HSE about the sustainable funding arrangements that have been put in place for nine new drugs, and when those drugs will become available to patients. Two months there is still no further information from the HSE. Deputy Kelly said:…

The Labour Party group on Dublin City Council has tabled a motion for discussion tonight that would enhance City Council services, restore social house building as a core Council function and reduce the rate of local property tax downwards by 5%. This is in contrast to the 15% that has been passed in recent years….

Labour Party Councillor for Rathgar-Rathmines, Cllr Mary Freehill has criticised Aung San Suu Kyi’s handling of the Rohinga crisis as ‘deplorable’ and called on her to allow UN investigators into Rakhine State. Ms Suu Kyi was first awarded the Freedom of Dublin in 2000 when Cllr Freehill was Lord Mayor of Dublin. Ms Suu Kyi…

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…