It’s now one year on from the shooting in the Regency Hotel, with reports today that the Government plans to use public pay deals to deliver fresh cuts across Departments. Labour spokesperson for Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys says the Government must ensure Gardaí in Dublin are adequately resourced to deal with crime and that frontline…

Labour spokesperson on health Alan Kelly TD had called on the Minister Simon Harris to urgently explain today how the costs for the children’s hospital have spiralled out of control by over 50% when inflation has been practically zero. Deputy Kelly said: “Minister Harris needs to explain how in the space of 2 years the…

Speaking at the Labour Party’s Spring Economic Seminar in the Mansion House, spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton TD has said that there is a need for a special status for Ireland in Brexit negotiations, with a separate component or strand within the talks that deals only with the Ireland-UK matters. In her speech, Deputy Burton…

Greyhound racing enthusiasts will be met with a picket at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Track on Saturday 4th of February, the protest is being organised by the Dublin Greyhound Breeders and Owners Association and has strong support from greyhound supporters across the country against the proposal to sell off Harold’s Cross Greyhound Track and the lack…

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has welcomed the publication by Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald TD of the Domestic Violence Bill, which contains measures on preventing and combating domestic violence, including enhanced protections and easier access to the courts for victims of abuse. Senator Bacik commented: “I particularly welcome the inclusion of measures to repeal the exemptions which…

Tomorrow, Saturday 4th February, Labour Party spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton will host a seminar on the State of the Nation, covering investment, jobs and training in the context of Brexit. It will take place from 10am in the Oak Room in the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin. Deputy Burton will also deliver a major…

Labour spokesperson on Jobs, Alan Kelly TD has today stated that he believes the Irish Government should consider holding a referendum on the final deal negotiated between the EU and Britain following Britain’s decision to leave the EU. He said ‘no one can predict how this will pan out. This has never been done before,…

Labour spokesperson on the Arts, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed reports that the Guinness family trust would ‘entertain all offers’ regarding the sale of Luggala Estate in Wicklow. It follows an Irish Times report today that an offer currently being considered regarding the sale of the 5,000 acre estate would accommodate custodian Garech Browne living…