News – The Labour PartyJoan Burton TD commenting on Summer Economic Statement Under the Summer Economic Statement the share of public spending in GDP will decline from 28.9% in 2016 ( already one of the lowest in any advanced economy) to 25.3% in 2021. The share of gross current spending in GDP declines from 26.7%…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson on Public Expenditure Sean Sherlock has called on the Government to follow through on the Dáil motion passed by the House calling on the Government to implement a Living Wage.  “The Labour Party has argued for a Living Wage,” stressed Deputy Sherlock, speaking on the Debate on the…

News – The Labour PartyEarlier 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…

News – The Labour PartyI 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…

News – The Labour PartySenator 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…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing 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…

News – The Labour PartyThe 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…

News – The Labour Party 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…