News – The Labour PartySpeaking on World Teachers’ Day, Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said more must be done to address issues that teachers face in the classroom such as class size, in Tuesday’s budget. “I want to wish all Irish teachers a happy World Teachers’ Day. Teachers right across Ireland do…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has expressed concern about health funding for next year in light of ongoing speculation about tax cuts. Commenting this afternoon, Deputy Howlin said: “Let’s be clear. Minister Harris has already said that overspending this year will be levied as a charge on the service next year….

News – The Labour Party“I am deeply saddened to hear news of the passing of former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave this evening. “Liam Cosgrave led a Fine-Gael Labour coalition during turbulent times in the 1970s, alongside Tánaiste and Labour leader Brendan Corish. “I know Liam was a very close personal friend of Brendan’s from that time,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Rural Affairs, and Longford-Westmeath TD, Willie Penrose has welcomed the announcement of nearly €600,000 for projects in Westmeath under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, and a further €637,000 for Longford, but has said this must be sustained in future years. Deputy Penrose said: “I welcome the allocation…

News – The Labour PartySpokesperson on Health Alan Kelly has said that Labour has provided the funding required to implement the first year of Slaintecare in our Alternative Budget, Our Future and that it is now time other political parties to commit to funding it. Deputy Kelly said: “Following months of work, a 10 year…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson for Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that Labour’s Alternative Education budget will tackle back to school costs for families and support those who educate our young people. Speaking at the Labour Party Alternative Budget launch, Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Year on year the cost of sending…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has today unveiled its Alternative Budget plans for 2018, which prioritise investment in key public services over tax cuts. The fully-costed proposals contained in Our Future focus on the critical areas of housing and health, as well as education and childcare. Speaking ahead of the launch in Dublin,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Employment and Social Protection, Senator Ged Nash, has said plans unveiled in Labour’s Alternative Budget 2018 today would make a real difference to working people. The measures include ensuring that all public servants and childcare workers earn at a minimum a Living Wage of €11.70 per hour, the…