The Labour Party has proposed to the Low Pay Commission that the National Minimum Wage for 2019 should be €10.55 per hour this year, rising to €11.25 by 2020, and to link it to 2/3rds of median income. The current rate is €9.80 an hour. The call was made in a submission by the Party’s…

In response to the report in today’s Sunday Business Post, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin wishes to reiterate his strong opposition to tobacco and the cigarette industry, and the damage it wrecks on millions of lives. Deputy Howlin said: ”I’ve opposed tobacco since my time as a Minister in the Department of Health. I know…

“The Labour Party is disappointed by the result of the vote today by SDLP delegates to approve a formal partnership with Fianna Fáil. “It remains our view that this move represents a precursor to a full merger. We also note that 30% of delegates opposed the leadership motion. “The consequences of the partnership decision will…

Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys has called on the Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy to commit to funding the 900 social and affordable housing units that were committed to on the IGB site in his constituency. The call comes as the community prepare to protest this Saturday at 11am on the Sean Moore Road. Sen. Humphreys…

Labour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD reacting to the latest developments in the National Children’s Hospital scandal has called for the Minister for Public Expenditure to make a statement on the role of the Chief Procurement Officer, and for the comprehensive release of a series of documents including: All briefings prepared and presented by the…

After another shooting death on the Northside, Labour Senator for Dublin Bay North, Aodhán Ó Riordáin has said that the latest incident in Darndale must be a wake up call for the Minister for Justice who has refused to engage with him on Garda resources for the area. Sen. Ó Ríordáin said:“This morning’s shooting incident…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that Ministers Harris and Donohoe’s accounts of who knew what and when on the National Children’s Hospital don’t stack up following the publication of minutes which show the officials in the Department of Health knew of a €400 million overrun since September 2018. Deputy Kelly said:…

Brendan Ryan, Labour Spokesperson for Defence has called for Ireland to sign the EU status of forces agreement (S.O.F.A.). The agreements guarantee that Ireland’s neutrality will remain protected while securing proper legal protection for the Defence Forces.  Deputy Ryan said: “The EU Status of Forces Agreement is designed to ensure that our Defence Forces has…