News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Finance, and member of the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee, Joan Burton TD has requested a special meeting to examine the estimated costs of the proposed children’s hospital. “This morning I wrote to the Budgetary Oversight Committee Chair, John Paul Phelan to request a special meeting to discuss the…

News – The Labour PartyDublin City Councillor Alison Gilliland has said: ‘It is imperative that Dublin City Council management return immediately to the tripartite Ambulance Forum and seek an agreed solution to the management and organisation of Dublin Fire Brigade Emergency Medical Services call-taking and dispatch.’ ‘Almost 2 years ago DCC CEO Owen Keegan in…

News – The Labour PartyIt’s now one year on from the shooting in the Regency Hotel, with reports today that the Government plans to use public pay deals to deliver fresh cuts across Departments. Labour spokesperson for Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys says the Government must ensure Gardaí in Dublin are adequately resourced to deal with…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on health Alan Kelly TD had called on the Minister Simon Harris to urgently explain today how the costs for the children’s hospital have spiralled out of control by over 50% when inflation has been practically zero. Deputy Kelly said: “Minister Harris needs to explain how in the space…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at the Labour Party’s Spring Economic Seminar in the Mansion House, spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton TD has said that there is a need for a special status for Ireland in Brexit negotiations, with a separate component or strand within the talks that deals only with the Ireland-UK matters. In…

News – The Labour PartyGreyhound racing enthusiasts will be met with a picket at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Track on Saturday 4th of February, the protest is being organised by the Dublin Greyhound Breeders and Owners Association and has strong support from greyhound supporters across the country against the proposal to sell off Harold’s Cross Greyhound…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has welcomed the publication by Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald TD of the Domestic Violence Bill, which contains measures on preventing and combating domestic violence, including enhanced protections and easier access to the courts for victims of abuse. Senator Bacik commented: “I particularly welcome the inclusion of measures to…

News – The Labour PartyTomorrow, Saturday 4th February, Labour Party spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton will host a seminar on the State of the Nation, covering investment, jobs and training in the context of Brexit. It will take place from 10am in the Oak Room in the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin. Deputy Burton will…