News – The Labour PartyReacting to the latest homelessness figures for June, Labour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan has said that the ongoing monthly increase is shocking, and that the Government has totally failed to get to grips with the problem. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “It is deeply worrying that the number of people who are homeless…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has published their submission to the national consultation on personal possession of illegal drugs. The submission prepared by Cllr Martina Genockey, Labour spokesperson on Health Promotion and Drugs Strategy and a working group of members, calls for a new approach to tackling addiction, by decriminalising the possession of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has welcomed HIQA’s announcement of a public consultation on extending HPV vaccination programme to include boys and is calling for a speedy conclusion, to facilitate rollout as soon as possible, Deputy Kelly said:  “This is a very welcome announcement and a much-needed step in…

News – The Labour PartyToday at 2pm, the Labour Party will publish ‘A New Approach to Addiction – Labour’s proposals for helping people with addiction’ with Labour spokesperson on Drugs, Cllr Martina Genockey, and Cllr Andrew Montague. What: Launch of new addiction policy When: 2pm, Tuesday 24th July Where: outside Kildare St gates, Leinster House

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD has said the revelations today about discussions at last week’s Cabinet Meeting show that the Fine Gael government is backtracking on commitments in the Sláintecare report, and appear to have no plans to rollout any further free GP care this year. Kelly called for the…

News – The Labour Party200 jobs a welcome development for Westmeath but more needed – Penrose Labour TD for Longford Westmeath, Willie Penrose has welcomed the announcement of 200 jobs with retailer Mr. Price, to be created over the next three years in Athlone but said the IDA needs to up it’s game to ensure…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to today’s speech by British Prime Minister, Theresa May, Labour Leader Brendan Howlin called on the Taoiseach to stand up for Ireland’s national interest. Deputy Howlin said: “Following the purposefully destructive amendments to the UK’s Trade Bill tabled by Brexiteer MPs, the middle ground for a compromise on the Irish…

News – The Labour PartyJan O’Sullivan TD, Labour Party spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government. commented today that “Various commentators have concluded that Rebuilding Ireland is failing. Labour agrees. But what matters is putting forward a real strategy to deliver social and affordable housing, so that everyone in society can afford a decent home.”…