News – The Labour Party Brendan Corish was my political mentor. He shaped my earlier political years, sitting at our own kitchen table in William Street here in Wexford. My father, John, was Brendan Corish’s adviser and election agent. And, of course, I was named after Brendan. ◊◊◊ When I became politically active, I was…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that a radical approach is needed to address the major shortcomings in State supports for children with special needs. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “I have been advocating for indvidual cases from across the country since I became Labour Education Spokesperson and the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the lack of staff in our sexual assault treatment units is a national scandal waiting to happen in our health service. According to figures provided by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, there are only six staff working full time in the six sexual…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Limerick, Jan O’Sullivan, is encouraging people to shop local this Black Friday weekend. Commenting today Deputy O’Sullivan said; “In the run-up to Christmas, we all like to look for a deal where we can. However, when it comes to Black Friday the vast majority of money spent goes…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in relation to the draft political declaration of the future relationship between the EU and the UK, Leader of the Labour Party Brendan Howlin TD referred to the draft text as creating a plausible foundation for a durable long-term partnership, but serious questions remain unanswered. Deputy Howlin said: “Labour welcomes…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has encouraged members of the public to attend the upcoming Housing and Homelessness Coalition National Demonstration on December 1st. Commenting today Deputy O’Sullivan said; “On the 1st of December the public, along with political parties and trade unions have the opportunity to march in…

News – The Labour PartySpeech by Joan Burton TD, addressing the Oxford Union on the motion ‘The House Believes Ireland is Ready for Reunification’. 22nd November 2018; The United States has Mount Rushmore in the legendary Black Hills of Dakota where the sculptures of famous Presidents are carved into the rock face. Perhaps in the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Employment spokesperson, Ged Nash, has said we must examine working time legislation and its relationship to productivity as the world of work changes. This follows the Fórsa Trade Union Future of Working Time Conference. Senator Nash said: “The world of work is changing rapidly and workers are increasingly being…