News – The Labour PartyI am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017.  I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty, on her elevation.  I have no doubt but that she will be ambitious in the role.  I think she will do a…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill, Labour Party spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, raised concerns about the level of resources being provided to A Vision for Change. “I congratulate Deputy Browne and his party on this Bill, which is a very good Bill. I do not believe in “new…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has expressed his concern at the limited debate on the Defence motion under the triple lock, seeking Dáil approval for Irish participation in Operation Sophia. There has not been adequate consideration of this military operation. Proposals to refer the subject for deeper consideration at committee were…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin today announced the refreshed Labour frontbench, incorporating those who have been selected as general election candidates, while giving each Labour Senator the responsibility of shadowing the work of a full Cabinet Minister. Speaking at the announcement, he said: “For the last year, we have done the…

News – The Labour PartySenator Ivana Bacik today welcomed the commitment given by Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty that the government will introduce an amendment at Committee stage to the Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017, published this week, to fulfil the provisions contained in Head 14 of the General Scheme of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin will announce the refreshed Labour Party frontbench spokespersons at 4.15pm today at Archbishop Square, directly opposite the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Kildare Street between the Department of Agriculture and the National Museum. What: announcement of new Labour Party frontbench Where: Archbishop Square, directly opposite…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Sean Sherlock has called on Minister Donohoe to outline where he believes expenditure savings can be made to free up fiscal space, following the publication of the Summer Economic Statement. The Government has also failed to adequately increase capital expenditure as by 2021 Ireland will only…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Finance Joan Burton TD has said the proposed increase in capital expenditure by €500 million a year is not enough, and that the rainy day fund is the wrong approach at this time. the document has nothing to say on tax justice, nor what the Government’s priorities are…