Earlier today on the Order of Business in Dáil Eireann I called for a big screen fan zone to be set up in Dublin on Sunday for the Ireland Vs France match.   I am delighted the government and Dublin City Council has accepted the Labour Party’s call and a big screen fan zone will…

I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy McEntee, to the House and congratulate her on her appointment. She is passionate about this area of work. Her passion and commitment will make a big difference in the Department. Everyone in this House has admired the work done by her predecessor, Deputy…

Senator Ivana Bacik, Labour Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, today expressed hope that the Remain side would prevail in the UK referendum on membership of the EU, taking place today. Speaking in the Seanad during a debate on the referendum, Senator Bacik said:  “As a Dublin University senator, I have many constituents who are Trinity graduates…

Following Ireland’s fantastic EURO 2016 result last night I am calling on Dublin City Council to provide family friendly big screen viewings in Dublin City. The match against France takes place on Sunday afternoon and appropriate facilities should be provided to allow families to enjoy the game in a safe and atmospheric way.  Everyone remembers…

The inclusion of student accommodation in the Labour Party Social and Affordable Housing Bill which was launched today has been warmly welcomed by Labour Youth, among a wide range of other issues tackled in this Bill which is intended to be tabled in the Dáil as soon as possible. National Chairperson of Labour Youth, Grace…

Speaking to Housing Stakeholders at launch of Labour’s Social and Affordable Housing Bill 2016 Today’s event is significant for a number of reasons. First of all it gives all of us in this room an opportunity not only to identify the issues that face the housing sector, but also to put forward genuine, workable solutions,…

Prioritises regressive tax plans Today’s long awaited Summer Economic Statement proposes a Rainy Day Fund at a time when the country is barely getting into stronger recovery mode. It would have been much more appropriate to prioritise better public services at this stage of the recovery. The tax package in the plan launched today appears…

The revelation in The Herald newspaper on Monday, 13 June, by Gerry O’Carroll, former Garda Detective, that Eamon Cooke, who is the main suspect in the disappearance of the thirteen year-old schoolboy Philip Carins, was given an official Garda code designated “Alpha Seven” is a remarkable piece of information and begs a host of questions….