News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys, has slammed the move by Minister Ross not to legislate to install traffic cameras on bus lanes to fine drivers who use them illegally. Senator Humphreys said: “The purpose of the BusConnects scheme is to reduce the number of private cars on our roads…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson Deputy Jan O’Sullivan has said it is time for a rent freeze to be introduced to give renters a much needed break. It comes as the latest quarterly rental report from Daft.ie shows that average rents in Ireland have risen again to record highs. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in relation to the closure of ESB plants in the Midlands, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, said that the government has no vision and is not providing enough hope of good employment for future generations of workers in the Midlands. Brendan said: “The government is moving…

News – The Labour PartyAddress by Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD to Labour Party Annual Conference 2019. Our country is at a crossroads again. Labour wants everyone to share our country’s wealth, but others do not. The choice at the next election is as simple as that. You all know streets with boarded-up shops. You…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD has called on Minister for Health to take control of the situation regarding the National Maternity Hospital. This comes as the former master of the National Maternity Hospital, Peter Boylan has claimed that the NMH site is still under religious control. Deputy Kelly…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party’s annual national conference takes place in Mullingar tomorrow and will focus on the party’s commitment to Building an Equal Society. The conference will also see the official launch of Labour’s By-Election campaign and the intensification of preparation for the next General Election. Labour’s five key policy areas of…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to news of the closure of two ESB plants in the Midlands next year, Labour TD for Longford Westmeath, Willie Penrose said: “ESB and Bórd na Móna have been major employers in the Midlands for many years, playing a pivotal role in providing good employment for the region. “We all…

News – The Labour PartyGood morning fellow delegates On behalf of the Longford Westmeath Labour Party I want to thank you for coming to this year’s National Labour Conference here in Mullingar But I hope to see you again next year when we host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann! I know you have come from all…