For the Labour Party, equality is the keystone of what we believe. Throughout this campaign, I have been making a clear point – only Labour will deliver greater equality. Achieving this must start with delivering equality of opportunity. A key question in this election is how we ensure every child has the best possible start…

Tánaiste Joan Burton and Minister Kevin Humphreys this morning launched the Labour Party’s plan for equal access to education. Speaking at the launch in Shellybanks Educate Together, Dublin, Tánaiste Joan Burton commented: “For the Labour Party, equality is the keystone of what we believe. To ensure every child has equality of opportunity, to ensure every…

In our lives before we were given the opportunity to serve in the Oireachtas, John and I were teachers. John taught for over a decade in St Vincent’s in Glasnevin. As he said earlier this week, I know he loved teaching children from the community where he grew up. I had the great pleasure of…

Speaking as Labour outlined proposals to increase take-home pay for low and middle income workers   The next government will have two main tasks. To sustain the growth in the economy. And to ensure the benefits of growth are spread widely and well. If we do succeed in sustaining growth, I’ve made it clear that…

The Labour Party is today outlining its proposals to increase the take-home pay of low to middle income working people. Labour’s proposed tax plan of changes to USC and PRSI will mean that those on average earnings will benefit most from the recovery that we have delivered. The proposal has three main elements: We will…

Speaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up for Public Services:   I would like you to welcome you to the launch of “Standing up for Public Services.”   This is Labour’s plan to invest in the services that families and communities need.   I am joined by my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and…

Speaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up for Public Services’   “Labour is the party of public services. That is why we’ve chosen to allocate our available resources on a 3 to 1 basis for spending on vital services over tax cuts. Our tax package is moderate and targeted on those who need it most….

Speaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up For Public Services’ Labour has this morning unveiled its plan for public service investment. ‘Standing Up For Public Services’ was launched by Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Brendan Howlin, and Minister for Business & Employment, Ged Nash, at Labour’s campaign headquarters. The plan commits to: Invest in…