News – The Labour PartyLabour Women and Labour Youth are today welcoming the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the 8th Amendment and calling on government to prioritise the drafting of legislation to give effect to these recommendations.  Commenting, Labour Women Chair Sinead Ahern said: “This is a historic moment for women in Ireland…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party’s representative on the Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, Jan O’Sullivan TD, will be available to speak to reporters on the plinth at Leinster House at 11.15 this morning, following yesterday’s vote by the Committee to recommend repealing the Eighth Amendment. When: 11.15, Thursday 14th December…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has welcomed agreement by the Seanad this afternoon of Labour’s motion to protect the employment rights of Special Needs Assistants, and recognise the vital role they play in our schools system. Senator Ó Ríordáin commented: “This is a really positive result from the…

News – The Labour PartyDáil Éireann, December 13th, 2017 13th December 2017 Taoiseach, As you will recall this will be the third time I requested a briefing from your officials in advance of the EU Council I hope in future that we will be able to receive more comprehensive briefings on the agenda for the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Kildare South Councillor Mark Wall, has called on the Minister for Health to ensure that there is no downgrading of Accident and Emergency services in the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. Councillor Wall said: “The Minister for Health needs to commit to ensuring that there…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will today bring a motion before the Seanad that seeks to protect the employment rights of Special Needs Assistants, and recognise the vital role they play in our schools system. Speaking ahead of the private members debate later today, Labour Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin commented: “Ireland…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin, has questioned the Government decision to potentially offer the new Garda Commission a salary of in excess of €250,000. Deputy Howlin said: “The idea that our problems with An Garda Síochána have their roots in the pay of the Commissioner is a convenient cop out…

News – The Labour PartyWelcoming today’s Government motion on the Labour Party’s Craft Brewers Bill, Alan Kelly TD has said the move signifies that the proposed legislation is moving in the right direction. A Financial Resolution regarding the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016 has been accepted by Government today. Deputy Kelly said: “Ireland’s…