News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has expressed disappointment that the Government has still not provided the promised free school transport to children of homeless families living in emergency accommodation. Deputy O’Sullivan raised the matter with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, in the…

News – The Labour PartyStatement on pre European Council Meeting of 15th December 2016 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY   Taoiseach, In advance of the European Council, I have a small number of concrete proposals that I hope you will take on board. The first couple relate to Brexit. Last night, my party held a Brexit forum,…

News – The Labour PartyIn advance of the debate on his Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday 14th December in the Dáil, Willie Penrose has called on TD’s from all parties, and none to support Irish music. Deputy Penrose said: “This proposed Bill, which is supported by Irish musicians across the country has one simple request…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Brexit Seminar, RIA, Dawson Street, Dublin. December 13th, 2016 Good evening. Thank you all for being here tonight, and thanks to the speakers who have shared their differing perspectives. Brexit will impact on all of us: It will define the next decade and more. To the people of Britain,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson for Dublin, Senator Kevin Humphreys has slammed the proposals to limit rents as too little too late. “The proposals from the Government today to allow rent increases of 4% a year are eight times the rate of inflation. “The Labour Party has published legislation that is to be…

News – The Labour PartyHard-pressed renters will not be better off under the Government’s Strategy for the Rental Sector, according to Labour spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government, Jan O’Sullivan TD. Commenting on the plans unveiled by the Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, Deputy O’Sullivan said: “By choosing not to link rent increases to…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will today host a major international seminar on Brexit to discuss the ways in which Ireland may be impacted by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. The event starts at 5pm at the Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street in Dublin. Labour leader Brendan Howlin will deliver…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will host a major international seminar on Brexit in Dublin tomorrow evening, to discuss the ways in which Ireland may be impacted by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Labour leader Brendan Howlin will deliver a key note address at the event, with Senator Ivana Bacik…