News – The Labour Party Commenting on the latest HIQA report into Áras Attracta, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that it is clear that residents are still not receiving adequate care. Deputy Kelly:  “We were all shocked and disturbed by the revelations of extremely poor treatment of vulnerable residents in Áras…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the tragic deaths of two people sleeping rough in Dublin this week, Labour Housing spokesperson Deputy Jan O’Sullivan said: “Sadly this week alone we have seen the deaths of two more homeless people in Dublin, and I would like to express my sympathies with the families and friends of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys has expressed concern that cutbacks to Garda overtime in Dublin this Christmas period may leave the capital particularly vulnerable to an increase in crime. Senator Humphreys said: “The Christmas period is traditionally a very busy time for Gardaí in Dublin when we tend to see an…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Brendan Howlin today expressed his profound disappointment at news that the purchase of a new Wexford Campus site by the Institute of Technology Carlow has been cancelled. “It is profoundly disappointing that the land deal agreed two years ago will no longer go ahead. “I remain absolutely committed to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Brendan Howlin has today paid tribute to Denis Landy following the announcement of his resignation as a member of Seanad Éireann. Deputy Howlin said: “Denis has been a loyal and faithful servant to the Labour Party for many years. As a councillor, Mayor, Dáil candidate and member of Seanad…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Kevin Humphreys has welcomed the long overdue action by Dublin City Council against the proliferation of short term lets without appropriate planning permission. Senator Humphreys said: “The reports today that Dublin City Council has finally begun a crackdown on Airbnb-type short term lets without planning permission is welcome but…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Women are hosting a Nollaig na mBan celebration tonight, Friday 5th January 2018. There will be guest speaker contributions on the evening including Senator Ivana Bacik and former Senator Aideen Hayden. Venue: Project Arts Centre, 39 East Essex St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2Date: Friday, 5th January Time: 6.30-9pm  

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Justice, Sean Sherlock TD has said that media reports regarding proposals to split the Department of Justice into clear Justice and Home Affairs portfolios as recommended by the Toland Report should already be implemented but that if new Ministries were to be established we will need further clarity…