News – The Labour PartyLabour representative in Galway West, Cllr Níall McNelis has said that today’s decision by Apple to scrap plans for a data centre in Athenry is a body blow for the west of Ireland. Cllr McNelis said: “The decision by Apple today not to proceed with plans for a data centre in…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in advance of a public meeting in Dalymount tonight on Repeal the 8th Joe Costello, Labour Party Spokesperson on Urban Regeneration, said that after 35 years it was high time that the 8th Amendment was removed from the Constitution. “The 8th Amendment is a chilling constitutional provision for any woman…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party representative for Dublin Bay North, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for a Garda presence on DART services for a limited time to curb anti-social behaviour on evening services. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Last night’s disgusting scenes at Clongriffin DART station are unfortunately no surprise to the local community…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Education Minister to present his legislation to the Oireachtas to end the baptism barrier as soon as possible. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “This morning, the Minister for Education made his third announcement that the Government is making moves to end…

News – The Labour Party Labour Party Director of Elections for the Repeal Referendum, Jane Horgan Jones, has welcomed moves by Facebook Ireland to clamp down on foreign ads during the referendum campaign. Councillor Horgan Jones said: “I welcome the decision by Facebook Ireland to ban advertisements from advertisers based outside of Ireland on the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Seanad Leader, Senator Ivana Bacik has reminded the Government that there is already a bill progressing through the Oireachtas that can quickly be passed to kick start efforts to close the gender pay gap. Senator Bacik said: “With much fanfare the Government has spun out this May Day bank holiday…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the Ballinasloe based Labour and Trade Union activist Stephen Connell, Labour Party Chairperson Jack O’Connor dismissed the Government’s initiative on Bogus Self Employment, “as about as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike”. Mr O’Connor said: “Stephen would have immediately seen through…

News – The Labour PartyOn Saturday 5th May, Labour Senator Ivana Bacik will campaign in Ennis, Co. Clare for a Yes vote with local party members and Clare Together for Yes. There will be a cross party photo opportunity at 11am followed by a coffee morning and discussion with Sen. Bacik at 11.30am in Rowan…