News – The Labour PartyLABOUR YOUTH WELCOME THE ABSTENTION OF LABOUR PARTY TDS TODAY Following today’s vote in the Dáil for the next Taoiseach, Labour Youth welcomes the decision taken by Labour TDs to abstain from voting for Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny.  National Chairperson, Grace Williams commented, “Labour’s decision to abstain today is a…

News – The Labour PartyCeann Comhairle, When the Dail last met to debate this issue, the Labour Party made very clear our position. We supported the nomination of Enda Kenny as Taoiseach on March 10 to complete the offer we made to the people in the general election – the return of the Labour Party-Fine…

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…