News – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan today published a comprehensive policy document outlining Labour’s proposals for state led action to fix the housing system and deliver affordable housing for all. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The Labour Party is proposing a new model of delivery for affordable housing that would over five years deliver…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today about the high-level resignations of Boris Johnson and David Davis in the UK, Labour leader Brendan Howlin TD spoke about the absolute necessity for Ireland’s interests to be protected from instability in the British Government. Deputy Howlin said: “Theresa May’s Government looks extremely shaky following the resignation of the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD has said that the announcement by the Fianna Fáil Public Expenditure spokesperson not to seek any tax cuts in this year’s budget is welcome but two years too late, and questioned whether this is now the settled party position. Deputy Burton said: “The reports today…

News – The Labour PartyToday, Tuesday 10th July, the Labour Party will launch a major new policy document on housing. The launch will take place in the Georgian Suite, Buswells at 11am. Labour Party Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan TD, Party Leader Brendan Howlin and other Labour representatives will be available to speak to reporters on…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has congratulated former Senator Máiría Cahill on her co-option by the SDLP to a Council seat in Lisburn and Castlereagh, and wished her success in her future position. Deputy Howlin said:“ I would like to wish Máiría Cahill the very best in her new role as…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at a party seminar commemorating the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland, in a keynote speech, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin outlined his views on the future of our island saying that before any border poll is held, a New Ireland forum should be held to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin, reacting to the Chequers statement from the UK Government, has said that while the practicalities are still unclear, finally having a position paper from the UK is a step forward. Now the Irish Government must seek a special meeting of EU leaders as part of the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Transport Spokesperson Kevin Humphreys has welcomed the passage of the Road Traffic Bill through the Dáil after weeks of delays and said Labour Senators will be seeking to have it passed through the Seanad before the recess Senator Humphreys said “I welcome the passing of the Road Traffic Bills through…