News – The Labour Party Labour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has criticised student accommodation providers in Dublin for proposing sharp rent increases for student accommodation.  Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The latest rent increases by private student accommodation providers will see privately-owned DCU student accommodation fees rise to over €10,000 for nine months….

News – The Labour PartyThe people of Dublin deserve a proper Arts Service like they deserve a proper housing service or health service”, said Joe Costello, spokesperson on Urban Regeneration, speaking at a Labour meeting in Dun Laoghaire. “Access to the arts, to personal creativity and to rich cultural experiences is the right of every…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Brendan Howlin TD has expressed his sadness at the passing of former Labour TD and Ceann Comhairle Seán Treacy. Deputy Howlin said: “It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Seán Treacy, who was father of the house and a distinguished member of the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly has extended his sympathy to the family, friends and supporters of former Ceann Comhairle and TD for Tipperary South, Seán Treacy. Deputy Kelly said: “I am very saddened to hear today of the death of former Ceann Comhairle and Labour TD for Tipperary South, Seán…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Justice spokesperson Séan Sherlock has said that the comments of the Attorney General shows that the pet project of Minister Shane Ross is now a shambles and should be either scrapped or redrafted, and adds to the concerns raised recently by the European Commission. Deputy Sherlock said: “The personal crusade…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has called for a full briefing for Opposition parties of any security and defence review conducted into possible Russian activities on Irish soil, before any Irish diplomatic actions are taken. The Labour Leader reiterated his support for Ireland’s position at the EU Council yesterday and said…

News – The Labour PartyDublin Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys has called for the equipment being used by firefighters across the country to be urgently updated to ensure the safety of workers and all members of the public that may be involved in a fire situation. It comes after a survey carried out by Senator Humphreys…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the newly published plans for the MetroLink, Labour spokesperson on Urban Regeneration Joe Costello said: “The inclusion of the Metro Link Rail Line in the National Development Plan and in the National Planning Framework which were launched by the Government last month has now been followed by the Transport…