News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Brendan Howlin has today called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Simon Coveney to put an end to confusion over Brexit, and clearly outline the progress being made in negotiations. “Earlier this week, when questioned by Labour TDs, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stated that “I am now of the view…

News – The Labour PartyFive years to the day since the Children’s Referendum to guarantee the rights of children in our constitution, Labour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan has said it is now time to recognise the rights of homeless children and the family unit. The Labour Party will use Private Members Time in the Dáil…

News – The Labour PartyWith submissions now closed to the National Planning Framework, Labour Senator Ged Nash has said that a pathway must now be set out by the Government to allow Drogheda to achieve city status, and that it must be recognised in the final document. Senator Nash said: “Drogheda is Ireland’s largest town…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has said action is needed to ensure best practice is observed in the management of hospital waiting lists to restore the trust of patients in the system that medical need will be prioritised. It follows an audit by the National Treatment Purchase Fund that identified…

News – The Labour PartyThe revelations from the Paradise Papers highlight once again the need for a Standing Commission on Taxation in order to tackle tax avoidance, according to Labour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton as she spoke on a Topical Issue in the Dáil, where she also called for a full debate on the Papers….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Community Arts, Councillor Rebecca Moynihan, has welcomed measures to tackle harassment in the Arts industry announced by the Minister for Arts. Councillor Moynihan said: “Today’s announcement by Minister Humphreys that measures, including harassment training, are to be introduced to deal with harassment and bullying in the Arts…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Rural and Community Affairs, Willie Penrose TD, has said that the Government must give clarity around the future of the Post Office network. Deputy Penrose said: “There is fear in rural Ireland at the moment over the certainty of the future of their local post offices. While…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Equality, Councillor Deirdre Kingston, has said the controversy surrounding John Halligan’s interview questions highlights that despite some progress, there is still a level of gender bias against women in the workplace. Councillor Kingston said: “The Ireland of today is thankfully a different place to the days when married…