News – The Labour PartySpeaking today on the Labour Party Leadership, chairperson of the Labour Parliamentary Party, Willie Penrose said: “I was disappointed by Alan Kelly’s interview this morning on Tipp FM. I have no problem with anyone who has ambitions to lead the Labour Party, but if that’s what anyone wants he or she…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in relation to the announced closure of 159 rural post offices, Labour Party candidate for Longford–Westmeath Alan Mangan spoke about the need to find a sustainable solution that can meet the needs of Ireland’s many rural dwellers. Mr Mangan said: “A potential solution that should be seriously explored is for…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Kevin Humphries has called today’s announcement that the first directly elected Mayor in Ireland will be in Cork “an insult to Dublin”.  Speaking today Senator Humphries said: “The capital has been leading the campaign for a directly elected Mayor for decades. For the Minister to today announce that Dublin will not…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD has today written to the Taoiseach calling on him to change the date of the Presidential inauguration due to a clash with the centenary of Armistice Day. Deputy Howlin said: “The Government’s decision to hold the Presidential Inauguration on the same day as the centenary…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Equality, Cllr. Deirdre Kingston is calling on government to link general election target to local elections.Commenting today, Cllr. Kingston said: “Orla O’Connor’s op-ed today serves as a timely reminder of the gender inequality which exists in the candidate selection processes of political parties. Thanks to the work of…

News – The Labour Party Reacting to the delay in processing Cervical Check smears, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Minister for Health and the HSE to confirm that all smears carried out since July will be processed as soon as possible.  Deputy Kelly said: “It is no surprise that…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today in response to recent reports on Brexit negotiations, Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, asked whether the Government have completely lost any influence over the situation. Deputy Howlin said: “The UK Prime Minister has now said the only two options are her Chequers Plan or else No Deal, while…

News – The Labour Party Commenting on the July homeless figures, Labour Party Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said the fact that 3,867 children are now homeless is unacceptable.  Deputy O’Sullivan said:  “This week thousands of children will be going back to school and writing stories of how they spent their summer holidays, for…