Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has repeated his calls for the State to make Meningitis B vaccinations more affordable. This comes as a 12th case of meningitis B has been confirmed. Deputy Kelly said: “In refusing to make the meningitis B vaccine free or more affordable, Minister Simon Harris has rejected the will…

The Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD and members of the Labour Parliamentary Party will be available to speak to reporters this morning at 11.30am, Tuesday 15th January, on the Leinster House plinth about Brexit and other issues likely to arise through out the upcoming Dáil term What: Doorstep with Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin and…

Labour Spokesperson on Climate Action, Seán Sherlock TD, has recommended that government strengthen the power of the Climate Change Advisory Council.   Deputy Sherlock highlighted the slow rate of necessary retrofitting of homes and public buildings as just one example of how this government lacks ambition on environmental issues and continues to ignore recommendations from the opposition and statutory bodies…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said it is imperative that the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, must give official confirmation that all women with cervical cancer who are eligible to use Pembro will have their bills for this treatment taken care of by the State. Deputy Kelly said: “Before Christmas the Minister…

The Labour Party in Westmeath has selected a further five candidates for the electoral areas of Moat, Mullingar, and Kinnegad, ahead of the upcoming local elections this May. The well-attended selection convention held on Friday 11th Jan, in the Newbury Hotel, Mullingar was attended by Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD, Labour’s National Organiser Billie…

Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said Minister Regina Doherty’s interview in today’s Irish Times shows how ignorant her Party are to the realities of providing truly free education. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The lack awareness by Minister Doherty on the provision of school books in this country is embarrassing. Minister Doherty seems…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the State needs to endure that all women who have seen diagnosed with Cervical Cancer due to potential negligence in their smears need to receive care under the State compensation scheme similar to the women in the 221 Group.  Deputy Kelly said; “We have learned that…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has accused Fianna Fáil of speaking out of both sides of their mouth when it comes to nurses’ pay. Deputy Kelly’s comments come ahead of Fianna Fáil’s Dáil motion on the upcoming industrial action due to be taken the INMO and the PNA. Deputy Kelly said: “While I…