Did the Government learn nothing from Hubs and Spokes of the last strategy? Commenting on the launch of the National Planning Framework, Labour spokesperson on Housing and Local Government, Jan O’Sullivan TD, said: “National Planning Strategies are hugely important for any country. They shape the future and determine where money is spent for the overall…

Labour Finance spokesperson, Joan Burton TD, has called on the Minister for Finance to step in to protect vulnerable homeowners in the wake of PTSB’s plans to sell off up to €4bn of non-performing loans. Deputy Burton said: “Many of the thousands of mortgage holders with banks like PTSB will be extremely worried this weekend…

Speaking at a public meeting on in Liberty Hall, Joe Costello, Spokesperson on Urban Regeneration said “The Government’s  National Planning Framework is already in tatters before it has even been launched.” “A colossal €115 billion of tax payers’ money is to be spent by the Government over the next ten years on a set of…

On behalf of the Labour Party, I welcome the opportunity to contribute on Second Stage of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017. Like the Minister, I acknowledge the commitment, drive and focus of my colleague, Senator Gerald Nash, who, when he was Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, ensured a…

Labour Party leader and spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform to make a statement outlining the campaign undertaken by the Government in support of the candidacy of the Governor of the Central Bank, Philip Lane, for the role of Vice President of…

Speaking on the collapse of talks to restore devolved Government in Northen Ireland, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin said: “Not for the first time in the last year attempts to reinstate the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement have failed because one side fears that their base will not tolerate a concession to the other…

Labour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said comments by the Junior Finance Minister on the cost of accommodation across Dublin do not reflect the reality of the situation in the rental sector. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The implication that the rental crisis is a bigger issue for people on higher incomes looking to live in…

Three Weeks to Change the NPF undermines Evidence Based Approach Labour TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly, and member of the coalition opposed to the draft National Planning Framework (NPF) has raised concerns about the integrity of the process following substantial last minute changes. Deputy Kelly said: “After a three year process, based on a rigorous…