Speaking during his Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill this evening, Willie Penrose has criticised Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil for not supporting the Bill. “This proposed Bill, which is supported by Irish musicians across the country has one simple request – to insert a new section 65A in the Broadcasting Act 2009 to ensure that when an…

Speaking on a Topical Issue Debate on the shortage in substitute teachers, Labour Party spokesperson on Education Joan Burton TD said: “According to figures from the INTO this morning, there were only 36 substitute teachers available on their Subsearch facility today nationally. That compares to an average daily total of 400 in previous years. Today’s…

Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has expressed disappointment that the Government has still not provided the promised free school transport to children of homeless families living in emergency accommodation. Deputy O’Sullivan raised the matter with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, in the Dáil this afternoon. “Back…

Statement on pre European Council Meeting of 15th December 2016 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY   Taoiseach, In advance of the European Council, I have a small number of concrete proposals that I hope you will take on board. The first couple relate to Brexit. Last night, my party held a Brexit forum, and I must say…

In advance of the debate on his Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday 14th December in the Dáil, Willie Penrose has called on TD’s from all parties, and none to support Irish music. Deputy Penrose said: “This proposed Bill, which is supported by Irish musicians across the country has one simple request – to insert a…

Labour Party Brexit Seminar, RIA, Dawson Street, Dublin. December 13th, 2016 Good evening. Thank you all for being here tonight, and thanks to the speakers who have shared their differing perspectives. Brexit will impact on all of us: It will define the next decade and more. To the people of Britain, it will have the…

Labour Party spokesperson for Dublin, Senator Kevin Humphreys has slammed the proposals to limit rents as too little too late. “The proposals from the Government today to allow rent increases of 4% a year are eight times the rate of inflation. “The Labour Party has published legislation that is to be voted on this week…

Hard-pressed renters will not be better off under the Government’s Strategy for the Rental Sector, according to Labour spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government, Jan O’Sullivan TD. Commenting on the plans unveiled by the Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, Deputy O’Sullivan said: “By choosing not to link rent increases to the Consumer Price Index…