The result of the UK’s referendum on EU membership has deeply shocked Labour Youth.   National Chairperson of Labour Youth Grace Williams commented, “It is my firm belief that international cooperation is vital in tackling common global issues such as corporate tax evasion, climate change, and responding to the refugee crisis. As global citizens, we are…

I wish to express my extreme disappointment following the outcome of the UK referendum on EU membership. In time I think it will be seen as a tragedy for its people. While today is not the day for taking definitive positions – so much of what will happen now is unknown, our first obligation will…

Labour Spokesperson on Social Protection Deputy Willie Penrose has called on Minister Leo Varadkar to act to provide self-employed people with a fairer access to the social protection system. Speaking last night in Dáil Eireann, Deputy Penrose said, “During the period of the worst economic recession, the protection of the social welfare system was given…

Joan Burton TD commenting on Summer Economic Statement Under the Summer Economic Statement the share of public spending in GDP will decline from 28.9% in 2016 ( already one of the lowest in any advanced economy) to 25.3% in 2021. The share of gross current spending in GDP declines from 26.7% in 2016 to 22.6%…

Labour Party Spokesperson on Public Expenditure Sean Sherlock has called on the Government to follow through on the Dáil motion passed by the House calling on the Government to implement a Living Wage.  “The Labour Party has argued for a Living Wage,” stressed Deputy Sherlock, speaking on the Debate on the Summer Economic Statement published…

Earlier today on the Order of Business in Dáil Eireann I called for a big screen fan zone to be set up in Dublin on Sunday for the Ireland Vs France match.   I am delighted the government and Dublin City Council has accepted the Labour Party’s call and a big screen fan zone will…

I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy McEntee, to the House and congratulate her on her appointment. She is passionate about this area of work. Her passion and commitment will make a big difference in the Department. Everyone in this House has admired the work done by her predecessor, Deputy…

Senator Ivana Bacik, Labour Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, today expressed hope that the Remain side would prevail in the UK referendum on membership of the EU, taking place today. Speaking in the Seanad during a debate on the referendum, Senator Bacik said:  “As a Dublin University senator, I have many constituents who are Trinity graduates…