News – The Labour PartyMembers of the Parliamentary Labour Party today agreed that the Party would not be involved in the formation of the next government, and that the Party would not be a member of the next government. When it comes to voting for a Taoiseach, we will listen to what the various candidates…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has today announced the following nominations for election to the Seanad: Kevin Humphreys – Administrative PanelAodhán Ó Ríordáin – Industrial and Commercial Panel In addition the Party will endorse the following candidates: Denis Landy – Agricultural PanelGerald Nash – Labour Panel ENDS

News – The Labour PartyIn the general election, the Labour Party sought a mandate to continue implementing our policy in government – to continue the job of rebuilding our economy and our society. And we viewed it essential that Ireland have stable, balanced government to continue addressing entrenched problems such as health and housing that…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in Dail Eireann on the Nomination of Taoiseach In the general election, the Labour Party sought a mandate to continue implementing our policy in government – to continue the job of rebuilding our economy and our society. And we viewed it essential that Ireland have stable, balanced government to continue…

News – The Labour PartyI wish to express my condolences to the family and friends of Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman SC who died suddenly earlier today. Adrian Hardiman was a significant figure in Irish public life, and one of the country’s leading legal brains. He had a close association with Irish politics and was a…

News – The Labour PartyI welcome today’s sentence of 18 months in jail for Thomas “Slab” Murphy for tax evasion. Justice has finally caught up with this notorious individual. For many years there have been substantial allegations that he is at the heart of republican activity – criminal and otherwise – in South Armagh. These…

News – The Labour PartyProgressive and left-leaning voters have a choice to make on Friday. They can vote for the far left, or for parties who have adopted a left-wing stance as a flag of convenience. One of these, Sinn Fein, says it will not enter Government unless Gerry Adams is Taoiseach. The others will…

News – The Labour PartyI’d like to focus my remarks on the next five years. This election is about the future. We’ve worked hard over the last five years to bring this country back from the brink. Back from the cliff Fianna Fail drove it over. I confess it hasn’t always been easy. But because…