News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD has said that the Government’s proposal to repurpose NAMA which she put forward in Summer 2016 must be transformational, with real teeth to deliver, and not just another funding vehicle for developers. Following sustained market failure to deliver new builds, the State must…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has hit out at comments made by Minister for Education, Richard Bruton on pay equalisation for younger teachers. Senator Ó Ríordáin commented: “The comments made by the Minister for Education at the Fine Gael Think-In yesterday on equal pay for teachers show how…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Community Arts, Cllr Rebecca Moynihan is encouraging people to step out on Culture Night and enjoy the wealth of culture on offer in towns and cities around the country on Friday the 22nd of September. Cllr Moynihan stated: “Since its inception as the Temple Bar Culture Night…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of the Coffey report, Labour spokesperson on Finance Joan Burton has said it showed once again the need to establish a Standing Commission on Taxation tasked with continually monitoring our laws, regulations and enforcement of tax matters. Deputy Burton said: “While I welcome the publication of the Coffey…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Urban Regeneration Joe Costello has said that Government proposals to restore bedsits are regresive and wrong. Mr Costello said: “The new proposals from the Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy, to restore the bedsit as a unit of accommodation is regressive and wrong.  The bedsit is not a healthy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD reacting to the resignation of the Garda Commissioner has said: “I welcome the decision of the Garda Commissioner to stand down from her position. “While I recognise the decades of service that Commissioner O’Sullivan has given the State it is clearly in the interests of…

News – The Labour PartyCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Opening address by Brendan Howlin, T.D. Leader of the Labour Party at the Labour Party think-in, Athy, 10th September, 2017. Introduction You are all very welcome to Athy – Mark Wall’s town, and the town that Jack served so well for so long. This annual gathering provides an…

News – The Labour PartyEmbargoed, 00:01 Sunday, September 10th, 2017 The Labour Party annual think-in gets underway in Athy in Co.Kildare today, with the party’s TDs, Senators, newly selected election candidates, spokespeople and councillors all in attendance. The two-day event will feature a range of speakers across sectors including housing, health and education. Speaking ahead…