News – The Labour PartyHowlin calls for special summit of EU Heads of Government in September to copper-fasten the Irish border agreement before the October Council meeting Speech by Brendan Howlin TD on Post- EU Council Statements, Dáil Éireann Taoiseach, I said to you last week, that it is essential that Ireland insist on a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour LGBT has reiterated its call for the introduction of hate crime legislation following a report published today where Ireland is shown to be seriously deficient in addressing hate crime. Co-Chair of Labour LBGT Aoife Leahy commented on the matter: “It’s not entirely surprising but nonetheless deeply disappointing to see that…

News – The Labour PartyLow Pay Commission’s should be given remit by government to reach a real Living Wage Labour spokesperson on Employment, Senator Ged Nash is calling on the government to act on the recommendation of the Living Wage Technical Group and to set out a roadmap to introduce a Living Wage for Ireland….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Chairperson and Dáil Candidate for Wicklow, Jack O’Connor has welcomed the recommendation from the Living Wage Technical Group to increase the National Minimum Wage to €11.90 per hour. Commenting on this recommendation Jack O’Connor said: “This is very welcome news for all those people on low pay to ensure…

News – The Labour PartyReacting to reports of the Taoiseach’s comments about the media while in New York, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin said: “The Taoiseach may believe that ‘a free, fair and balanced press is the cornerstone of our democracy,’ but his deeds and moral leadership carry more weight. “No one doubts that Ireland’s…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD has said that the half year exchequer returns show the need to continue to invest in social services and infrastructure to protect Ireland from the impact of any future downturn. Deputy Burton said: “The latest figures show revenue for the year on track, but once…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Employment Spokesperson Senator Ged Nash has slammed the Irish Archaeological Consultancy over its treatment of skilled archaeologists who are set to take strike action at the Macroom by-pass site tomorrow (Wednesday, 4th July). The workers who are members of Unite trade union are taking action in protest at the employers…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has today called on Ryanair to listen to its workers and act appropriately following pilots’ overwhelming vote for industrial action. Speaking on the matter, Chairperson Chloe Manahan has said “Ryanair must now make good on its commitment to engage with trade unions to improve working conditions in order to…