News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly has called on the Minister for Health to make a statement to clarify where the second report by Dr Gabriel Scally is, and when it will be released. Deputy Kelly said: “I want to know where is Dr Gabriel Scally’s follow up report in relation to…

News – The Labour PartyAt the Labour Party convention in Castlecomer Community Hall on Tuesday night, Denis Hynes was selected to contest the local elections, pledging to continue the good work of Cllr Maurice Shortall, and campaign for more housing, safer roads, community and sport facilities. Speaking to members, Denis Hynes said: “It’s a great…

News – The Labour PartyLabour representative for Dublin Central, Joe Costello has said the film ‘A Girl from Mogadishu’ is an inspiration to us all. He said: “The film “A Girl from Mogadishu” is being premiered tonight, Friday, 22 February, in the Odeon Cinema Complex at the Point Village in the Dublin Docklands. It is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD has called on the Government to clarify the specifics of state aid support that will be available in the event of a no deal Brexit. Deputy Burton said: “The Fine Gael government is once again involved in a PR exercise where we are being told…

News – The Labour PartyLabour representative for Dun Laoghaire, Cllr Deirdre Kingston has welcomed the announcement of An Foras Pátrúnachta as the new patron for an eight-classroom school in Booterstown and Blackrock, but said there are now two new primary schools in the area without a definite site solution, with a post primary school planned…

News – The Labour PartyAs the Dáil prepares to debate the report on ‘Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities’, Labour Disability spokesperson Declan Meenagh, has welcomed the publication saying it listened to the voices of people with disabilities, and lists important changes needed for us to have an accessible public transport system for…

News – The Labour PartyThe Irish Government is failing to provide adequate support to victims of crime, according to Labour’s MEP candidate for the Midlands-North West Euro-constituency, Dominic Hannigan, who was speaking in advance of Friday’s European Day for the Victims of Crime (22 February). Mr Hannigan said: “Every year, an estimated 15% of Europeans…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Fingal, Brendan Ryan, has reiterated his call for the Northise of the Metrolink development to be fast-tracked. Following reports today that the NTA is to abandon the Southline section of the proposed light rail development. The Northside section should continue ahead as planned. Deputy Ryan said: ” Proceeding…