News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD has said the news that IBEC also opposes the Government’s Rainy Day Fund shows it lacks economic coherence and credibility. Deputy Burton said: “The Labour Party has consistently opposed the concept of a Rainy Day Fund, saying the funds should be invested into affordable housing….

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Longford Westmeath, Willie Penrose has called on the IDA to ensure it invests in the Midlands as he joined a protest outside their Headquarters at Wilton Place today. Deputy Penrose said: “For too long Mullingar and the Midlands have been ignored, and have not secured the strategic state…

News – The Labour PartyLabour local representative Joanna Tuffy has highlighted that an estimated 9,000 children promised support under the Affordable Childcare Scheme nearly two years ago are still waiting, with no confirmed implementation date. Commenting on the situation, Joanna said: “Information provided in response to a parliamentary question shows that an estimated 9,000 children…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Chair and Dáil Candidate for Wicklow, Jack O’Connor has expressed his solidarity with the players of Bray Wanderers in their bid to be paid by the club’s management, and pledged his full support for the players. The players released a statement on Friday saying they had no alternative but…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on Dáil statements on Northern Ireland and Brexit, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin welcomed the publication at last of the White Paper by the UK Government, but warned that the UK can’t cherry pick the parts of the single market it most desirers, saying: “I would like to open my…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin Fingal, Brendan Ryan, has today called on Minister for Housing and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy TD, to increase income thresholds for social housing and to immediately put a halt on people being removed from the housing list for failing to meet the income thresholds. Deputy Ryan said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson Senator Kevin Humphreys, has welcomed the Minister’s comments to work to ensure An Garda Síochána have the adequate resources to tackle the issue of anti-social behavior and violence onboard Irish Rail services. Senator Humphreys said: “Following RTE’s This Week last Sunday, which highlighted the increase in anti-social behavior…

News – The Labour PartyAt a meeting of the Labour Party Executive Board this evening, on the recommendation of the Party Leader it was unanimously agreed that the Party would support the re-election of Michael D Higgins as President of Ireland. Deputy Howlin said: “On my recommendation, the Executive Board of the Labour Party has…