News – The Labour Party Average Dublin price of €436,787 totally out of reach Land speculation adding to prices Average national price above Gov’s own affordability threshold Labour representative for Dublin South Central, Cllr Rebecca Moynihan has slammed the Government for the lack of affordable housing in Dublin where the average new sale price is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Climate Action Sean Sherlock TD, has called on Minister Bruton to take greater action on Climate Change and support opposition party’s legislation already before the Dail.  Deputy Sherlock Said:  “I welcome the decision from Minister Bruton to reduce single-use plastics within government departments, however, it seems a meager response…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Finance Spokesperson, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed the Exchequer surplus but has said this Government is squandering the hard-won recovery by failing to invest in essential public services. Deputy Burton said:  “The Exchequer surplus of nearly €100 million is good news, but it stands in stark contrast to the ongoing…

News – The Labour PartyAs many Irish nurses who returned home for the Christmas season return to England, Dubai and Australia, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly said pay equality must be high on the Government’s agenda in 2019. Deputy Kelly said: “Over the last few weeks, I met many young nurses and their parents…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Cork City representative Peter Horgan has slammed the decision by Shane Ross to abandon plans to protect cyclists in law with the minimum passing distance legislation that he had promised. Mr Horgan said:“It is a failure and a cop out by Minister Ross. He is failing to deliver on the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Ged Nash, has called on the government to make 2019 the year of the Living Wage. The rapid increase in the cost of living over the last four years warrants an appropriate response from Government. Senator Nash said: “Thanks to the work of the Low…