News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD will be available to speak to reporters this morning at 11.30am, Thursday 22nd March, on the Leinster House plinth about the Labour Private Members debate on Genuine Progress Indicators and National Distributional Accounts Bill 2017 which will be taken in the Dáil this afternoon….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Councillor in Ballymun and representative in Dublin North West, Andrew Montague, has praised the emergency services for their swift reaction in dealing with last night’s fire at the Metro Hotel in Ballymun and their dedication to protecting the community. Cllr Montague said: “I think for anyone who witnessed last night’s…

News – The Labour Party Labour Spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has expressed concern that people waiting on hospital trolleys are being denied hot food in some of Ireland’s largest hospitals. Deputy Kelly said: “It is quite worrying to read in today’s newspapers that some of Ireland’s largest hospitals have shifted their policy to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin has welcomed the outcome of the second stage vote on the Referendum Bill to repeal the 8th amendment to the constitution. Deputy Howlin said: “This is undoubtedly a historic day but while a significant milestone it doesn’t mark the end of the journey. We will have…

News – The Labour PartyKeynote Address by Brendan Howlin, Leader of the Labour Party at  public meeting on Brexit, 21st March, 2018 Good evening. It is a pleasure to welcome you all here to the Gresham Hotel to discuss the implications of Brexit for Ireland. About a year ago, we hosted a similar event in…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the latest report from the Residential Tenancies Board, Labour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan TD has said tenants are still facing rising rents, with those outside the rent pressure zones experiencing a knock-on impact. Deputy O’Sullivan continued: “When you look past one of the takes from this latest Residential Tenancies…

News – The Labour PartyFor me, repealing the eighth amendment is about trusting women. It is also about trusting men. I might also say that it is about trusting the electorate and legislators. That is what we are here to do. We are all honoured to be elected as Members of these Houses and it…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will host a public meeting in Dublin on the challenges posed by Brexit this evening, Wednesday, March 21st from 7pm. The panel of speakers includes British Labour MP and member of the Brexit Select Committee Stephen Kinnock, former SDLP leader Mark Durkan, Patricia King of ICTU, and Irish…