News – The Labour PartyProtecting the environment and creating more green jobs are central parts of Labour’s policy platform for this election.    Our new policy being launched today – ‘Growing the Green Economy’ – maps out how Labour intend to leverage green policy to help generate more jobs and stimulate growth in sectors such…

News – The Labour PartyMinister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Alex White TD, will today launch ‘Growing the Green Economy’, Labour’s official policy on green jobs.     Minister White will be joined by Minister for Labour Activation and candidate for Dublin Bay South, Kevin Humphreys TD, and Cllr Carrie Smyth, the party’s candidate in Dun…

News – The Labour PartyWorking families around Ireland will be disappointed to see that Sinn Fein’s childcare proposals do not go further to reduce the onerous cost of childcare for people with young children. Their less than ambitious proposals will cap fees for parents at €4.50 an hour.  In contrast, Labour will reduce childcare costs…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up for Rural Ireland’, Labour’s plan for balanced regional development. I’m delighted to be here in Athy this morning for the launch of “Standing up for Rural Ireland”, our plan for balanced regional development. And I’m delighted to be with three of our fine Labour…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up for Rural Ireland’, Labour’s plan for balanced regional development. When I was appointed Minister for Rural Affairs in 2014, I was the first Labour TD to hold that portfolio. The appointment of a Labour TD to the position was testament to the commitment that…

News – The Labour Party The Labour Party today launched ‘Standing up for Rural Ireland’, the party’s plan for balanced regional development. Among the key provisions of the plan are: A new €200m investment in regional growth centres An increased investment in transport and connectivity Greater support for small scale agriculture food production and rural development…

News – The Labour PartyI’ve spoken with my colleague, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald, about this afternoon’s horrific events in the Regency Hotel. My first thoughts are with the family of the victim, and with those injured and caught up in the attack, including hotel staff. This was a barbaric act, and the fact that children…

News – The Labour PartyIf left-leaning people vote for Sinn Fein or the ultra-left in large numbers, they are likely to end up with a more right-wing Government, according to Minister Alex White, Labour candidate for Dublin Rathdown. Speaking in Galway at the official launch of Derek Nolan’s campaign to retain the Galway West seat for…