Labour spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Alan Kelly, will tomorrow launch the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016, which is aimed at boosting craft-beer tourism in Ireland by removing a major regulatory barrier for breweries, microbreweries, cider producers and distilleries. Deputy Kelly will be available to speak to reporters at 11.30am on Wednesday,…

Labour spokesperson on Finance Joan Burton TD has welcomed the action of the Minister for Finance to adopt her proposed amendment to the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) in the Finance Bill. The HRI was being extended for a further two years and Joan sought a change in the law to extend eligibility to Council tenants….

Labour Party leader, Brendan Howlin, has commented on the 200-day anniversary of the Government. Deputy Howlin said: “This Government was put in place 200 days ago when Enda Kenny was re-elected as Taoiseach on 6th May. “Just 14 Acts have been passed since they took office, and just 20 this year in total. That compares to 66…

Labour Party leader and Justice Spokesperson Brendan Howlin and Senator Kevin Humphreys will be available to speak to reporters at 12pm on the Leinster House plinth on the 200 day anniversary of the Government . Date: Tuesday 22nd November 2016Time: 12pmLocation: The Plinth, Leinster House. END

Speech by Brendan Howlin, T.D. Leader of the Labour Party #LabourRebuild regional meeting – Cork It is, I think, no understatement to say we stand at a cross roads. Brexit, the election of the new US President, the immediate hand out to the likes of Farage and Le Pen, constitute the biggest threat to the…

Speaking on UN Universal Children’s Day, Labour Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie Penrose TD said, “Over the last two weeks the Dáil has debated the Social Welfare Bill, which does nothing to address children living in poverty.” “This Budget has failed to provide any increases to the six payments that help families with young children…

Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sullivan, says childcare workers shouldn’t be forgotten as the UN marks its annual Universal Children’s Day. Deputy O’Sullivan commented: “Today is a chance for us to reflect on our obligations to the world’s children as we endeavour to eradicate child poverty. At the heart of this, are…

Labour TD for Longford-Westmeath, Willie Penrose, has urged the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, to move to reopen the Killucan Railway Station in Westmeath. Deputy Penrose, who raised the issue with the Minister in the Dáil this evening, commented: “This station is the only stop in the 22 mile stretch from Dublin to Sligo and…