Labour Party Education spokesperson Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has hit out at comments made by Minister for Education, Richard Bruton on pay equalisation for younger teachers. Senator Ó Ríordáin commented: “The comments made by the Minister for Education at the Fine Gael Think-In yesterday on equal pay for teachers show how out of touch he…

Labour Party spokesperson on Community Arts, Cllr Rebecca Moynihan is encouraging people to step out on Culture Night and enjoy the wealth of culture on offer in towns and cities around the country on Friday the 22nd of September. Cllr Moynihan stated: “Since its inception as the Temple Bar Culture Night in 2006, this event…

Following the publication of the Coffey report, Labour spokesperson on Finance Joan Burton has said it showed once again the need to establish a Standing Commission on Taxation tasked with continually monitoring our laws, regulations and enforcement of tax matters. Deputy Burton said: “While I welcome the publication of the Coffey Report on Corporation Tax…

Labour spokesperson on Urban Regeneration Joe Costello has said that Government proposals to restore bedsits are regresive and wrong. Mr Costello said: “The new proposals from the Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy, to restore the bedsit as a unit of accommodation is regressive and wrong.  The bedsit is not a healthy option for accommodation and…

The annual Labour Party think-in continues tomorrow, Monday the 11th September 2017, at the Clanard Court Hotel in Athy, Co. Kildare. The morning session on Capital Investment begins at 9.30am, with a media opportunity to follow at 11am. The think-in will conclude with a session on health featuring keynote speaker, Dr.Rhona Mahony at 12.30pm. Key information…

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD reacting to the resignation of the Garda Commissioner has said: “I welcome the decision of the Garda Commissioner to stand down from her position. “While I recognise the decades of service that Commissioner O’Sullivan has given the State it is clearly in the interests of policing and the urgently…

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Opening address by Brendan Howlin, T.D. Leader of the Labour Party at the Labour Party think-in, Athy, 10th September, 2017. Introduction You are all very welcome to Athy – Mark Wall’s town, and the town that Jack served so well for so long. This annual gathering provides an opportunity for us to…

Embargoed, 00:01 Sunday, September 10th, 2017 The Labour Party annual think-in gets underway in Athy in Co.Kildare today, with the party’s TDs, Senators, newly selected election candidates, spokespeople and councillors all in attendance. The two-day event will feature a range of speakers across sectors including housing, health and education. Speaking ahead of the think-in, Labour…