News – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has warned that demonising Trump voters may lead to a second term. Chair of Labour Youth Kevin Donoghue said “Firstly, we need to recognise the difference between Trump voters and Trump supporters. We should be asking ourselves why was it that after everything he said and everything he did…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Women has spoken out on the upcoming inauguration of the US President Elect later today, describing it as “a low point for many, but something which we will and must overcome”. Speaking on the matter today, Chair of Labour Women Sinead Ahern commented: “Today marks the build-up of a culmination…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Alan Kelly TD, has welcomed the findings of an investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission into the potential anti-competitive conduct by the Irish Property Owners Association. The investigation was launched following a complaint by Deputy Kelly to the CCPC back in December….

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton has expressed concern about a lack of community policing in West Dublin, following a spate of crime in the area and in particular the recent violent death in Lucan. Responding to Parliamentary Questions from Deputy Burton today, the Minister for Justice acknowledged that there…

News – The Labour PartyAddress by Brendan Howlin, T.D. Leader of the Labour Party To a meeting of the Labour Party Executive Board Leinster House 19th January, 2017   As we enter 2017, a cold wind is blowing. Theresa May has decided that Brexit means hard Brexit. No matter the consequences. Donald Trump will be…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has expressed his concern over the 13 cases of ‘possible missed cancers’ at Wexford General Hospital, and says an external review of cancer services at the hospital is welcome. It follows a HSE recall of over 600 patients who underwent cancer screening at the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Longford-Westmeath, Willie Penrose, has described as “exorbitant” recent property valuation certs issued in his constituency as part of the revaluation process for commercial rates. Deputy Penrose, who raised the issue with the Taoiseach in the Dáil this week, has called on the Government to honour its commitment to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has today launched its Living 2019 campaign to encourage employers to pay the living wage. The Living Wage, which has been set at €11.50 by the Living Wage Technical Group, is considered to be the minimum a full time worker needs to earn to cover basic living expenses. Speaking…