Commenting on the announcement by Minister Simon Coveney of changes to the allowances and expenses of Councillors, Labour spokesperson on local government, Senator Denis Landy said that while some of the increases are welcome, the Minister is introducing a clear discrimination against city councillors and that overall Cllrs are unimpressed with the paltry gesture on…

Today at the Finance Committee, Labour Party spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform, Sean Sherlock will be questioning the EU Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Taxation and Customs Pierre Moscovici on the EU Stability and Growth Pact, and plans for increasing investment across Europe. Deputy Sherlock said: “At a recent meeting of leaders of the Party…

Labour Party spokesperson on Social Protection, Willie Penrose TD, has launched legislation aimed at protecting and defending the pension rights of thousands of workers in defined benefit schemes. The Bill has been submitted to the Ceann Comhairle for approval and introduction in the Dáil. The Pensions (Amendment) Bill 2017 would apply specifically in incidences when…

Labour leader Brendan Howlin TD, and spokesperson on Social Protection, Willie Penrose TD, will today, Tuesday 24th January launch the Pension (Amendment) Bill 2017 for submission to the Ceann Comhairle. The Bill would amend the Pensions Act by protecting workers when their defined benefits scheme is being wound up, and/or if their employer remains solvent.Deputy…

More fake news. That’s the reaction of rural families, small towns and community leaders across the country this evening, in response to the Government’s latest rural revival plan. The so called plan, is more ‘fake news’ from a Minister who is making it up as she goes along. Unfortunately this plan will have no hope…

Acknowledging inauguration day of the President Elect in the US, Labour Equality has vowed to continue working with those who represent the values of equality and strive for a better society for all. Chair of Labour Equality Padraig McLoughlin commented: “It is customary to not comment other than in the vaguest congratulatory terms on the…

Labour Youth has warned that demonising Trump voters may lead to a second term. Chair of Labour Youth Kevin Donoghue said “Firstly, we need to recognise the difference between Trump voters and Trump supporters. We should be asking ourselves why was it that after everything he said and everything he did enough people still went…

Labour Women has spoken out on the upcoming inauguration of the US President Elect later today, describing it as “a low point for many, but something which we will and must overcome”. Speaking on the matter today, Chair of Labour Women Sinead Ahern commented: “Today marks the build-up of a culmination of many negative feelings…