News – The Labour PartyLabour Disability has called on Minister for Disability Issues Finian McGrath to ensure that the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is ratified. Labour Disability chairperson Michael Keegan stated: “Ireland will shortly ratify the Convention itself but has declined to sign or ratify…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD has expressed concern at reports that the Taoiseach has made political representations to Clare County Council on behalf of President Donald Trump’s private business interests. This follows reports that Taoiseach Varadkar intervened on behalf of US President Donald Trump over…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking today in the Front Square of Trinity College Dublin by invitation of the TCD Students’ Union at the conclusion of the students’ occupation of Trinity, Labour Senator for Dublin University Ivana Bacik welcomed the success of the campaign being organised by the students to oppose the proposed imposition of a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD Seán Sherlock has said the announcement by the World Health Organisation that it will review the potential risks of microplastics in bottled water highlights the importance of progressing Labour’s Prohibition of Microplastics Bill through the Oireachtas. Deputy Sherlock said: “I welcome this announcement by the World Health Organisation that…

News – The Labour Party Labour Party spokesperson on Community Arts, Councillor Rebecca Moynihan has expressed disappointment in the closure of Filmbase. Councillor Moynihan said: “It’s a sad day for the film-making community in Ireland due to the closure of Filmbase in Temple Bar after thirty-two years. “Hundreds if not thousands of young Irish creatives…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to reports of continued delays and severe overcrowding on the Luas line, Labour Transport spokesperson Senator Kevin Humphreys has backed calls for Luas operator Transdev to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee. Senator Humphreys said: “We are now three months in since the launch of the Luas Cross City line…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on the Arts, Joan Burton TD has expressed sadness on the passing of piper, Liam O’Flynn.  Deputy Burton said: “I’m very sad to hear of the passing of Liam O’Flynn, one of the greatest pipers of all time. “Liam O’Flynn was a tremendous ambassador for music in Ireland…

News – The Labour Party Ahead of his Irish Stand event, Labour Party Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has condemned the Taoiseach for extending an invitation to Donald Trump to visit Ireland. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s intended invitation to President Donald Trump to visit Ireland is an insult to the immigrant story of…