News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly has called on the Taoiseach, Minister for Health and State Claims Agency to explain why another woman impacted by the cervical cancer scandal has had to go to court, saying it is a disgrace and can’t happen again. Deputy Kelly said: “Another cervical cancer misdiagnosis case…

News – The Labour PartyJan O’Sullivan TD, Labour Party Spokesperson on Housing, is calling on the government to close the ‘new build’ loophole for rent pressure zones which is being used by landlords to increase rents at a higher annual rent than the 4% annual cap. Commenting today Deputy O’Sullivan said; “A report today of…

News – The Labour PartyReminder: The annual Labour Party Think-In will take place on Sunday 16th and Monday 17th September 2018, at the D Hotel, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Party Leader Brendan Howlin will be available for a doorstep at 12pm on Sunday 16th September. For media hotel room enquiries please contact the Press Office. What:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has repeated his call for the pay of Section 39 workers to be restored, and as workers confirmed they would now go on strike, said the Government had failed them by not reaching agreement on starting pay restoration by the end of 2018. Deputy Kelly…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Employment Affairs spokesperson Ged Nash said the actions by Ryanair to issue protective notice to crews in Dublin is clearly aimed at striking pilots, and called on the company to engage in good faith with their trade union. Senator Nash said: “The move by Ryanair to put more than 100…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Candidate for Carlow/Kilkenny, Denis Hynes is calling on the Government to provide targeted investment in education, health care and job creation in the South East to ensure the working people of Kilkenny get their fair share of the national economic recovery. Commenting on a new report from the South East Economic…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys is calling on the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross to support the establishment of a dedicated transport police force to address the increase in antisocial and aggressive behavior on board Iaranród Éireann services. Senator Humphreys has written to Minister Ross, seeking a meeting to discuss…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and Wexford TD Brendan Howlin together with a delegation of subcontractors impacted by the liquidation of Sammon, attended a meeting he organised in Dublin with the Office of Government Procurement and the NDFA. Commenting on the meeting Deputy Howlin said: “We had a very frank meeting today, outlining…