Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Sean Sherlock TD has said that the announcement by Whatsapp that it would raise the minimum age from 13 to 16 shows that the Government’s proposal is now redundant, and welcomed the confirmation today that Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin would now support the Labour position of 16….

The Labour Party will host the first in a series of roundtable discussions in Dublin tomorrow as part of a nationwide project to draft and publish a new Democratic Programme for Ireland. The party intends to publish the document in January 2019, 100 years since then Labour Leader Tom Johnson presented the Democratic Programme to…

Today, Tuesday 24th April 2018, the Labour Party will hold a doorstep and photo call encouraging people to check the register and ensure they are entitled to vote. Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin and Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan will also be available to speak to reporters on the 8th Amendment and other issues of the…

On the centenary of the anti-conscription strike of 1918, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has highlighted the historic significance of the events that occurred a century ago today that led to thousands of lives being saved, and showed the power of organised labour to effect change. Deputy Howlin said: “During World War 1, compulsory…

Speaking in advance of her public meeting on repealing the 8th amendment on Monday night in Castleknock, former Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West Joan Burton TD has called for care, compassion and choice to be the watchwords of Ireland’s approach to women’s health. Deputy Burton said: “We need to repeal the 8th amendment…

Government’s complete disregard of today’s Centenary of the Anti-Conscription Strike further evidence of drift from Irelands traditional policy of positive neutrality. Speaking at a Labour Party event to mark today’s Centenary of the Anti -Conscription Strike, in Wicklow this evening, Labour Party Chairperson and recently selected Dáil Candidate for Wicklow Jack O‘Connor accused the Government…

Tonight, from 8pm in the Castleknock Hotel, Joan Burton will hold a public information meeting on repealing the 8th Amendment. There will be a number of key speakers who will be available to answer questions from members of the public in advance of the short campaign in the referendum including Dr Peter Boylan, former Master…

Labour Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said parents shouldn’t be forced to pick up the tab for Government cutbacks when it comes to educating their children. It comes as the Catholic Primary Schools Managers’ Association has called for the capitation grant to be restored to €200 per pupil. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Parents…