News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Employment spokesperson, Ged Nash has said we must examine the possibility of introducing a four day week and its relationship to productivity as the world of work changes. Senator Nash said: “The world of work is changing rapidly and workers are increasingly being made feel like they need to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin, will be available to speak to reporters today, Wednesday 20th March at 11.45am on Brexit and other issues of the day What: Doorstep with Brendan Howlin TD Where: Leinster House Plinth When: 11.45am, Wednesday 20th March ENDS

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in reaction to the vulgar sectarianism of Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, repeated his call for a Forum on Ireland’s Shared Future, to bring all sides together in an open discussion about what an agreed Ireland might look like. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyIf the uncertainty and chaos surrounding Brexit continues, it could dominate the European Parliament elections, and crowd out necessary debate on many critical questions facing the European Union and its citizens, according to Labour’s Dublin candidate Alex White.  “The UK is due to leave the EU on 29 March, just eight…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton has called on the Minister for Finance to stand firm against growing pressure from banking lobbyists and investors to lift the bonus and wage caps in State owned banks. Deputy Burton also called for clarification on any proposed future share sales of AIB. Deputy Burton said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Councillors on Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have criticised plans by the Council Executive to defy a vote of the elected Council and bring in the newly established Land Development Agency (LDA), describing the move as anti-democratic. The Council voted on Monday night to oppose the proposal to enter into discussions…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking from the #SchoolStrike4Climate march in Cork, Labour Euro candidate for Ireland South, Sheila Nunan has welcomed today’s action by school children around the country who are joining the climate strike. Sheila was joined at the march by Seán Sherlock TD and local Labour representatives. Sheila said: “I am very proud to see…

News – The Labour PartyBrendan Howlin TD, leader of the Labour Party, has utterly condemned the terrorist attacks on Muslims in New Zealand. Deputy Howlin said: “On behalf of the Labour Party in Ireland and, I know, on behalf of the vast majority of people of Ireland, I want to add my words of solidarity…