News – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordán Labour leadership launch: change of venue This is a correction of a media call issued earlier today. The only amendment is a change of venue. Aodhán Ó Ríordán, TD, will formally launch his campaign for the Labour leadership tomorrow (Friday 21st February). Members of the media are invited…

News – The Labour Party Tipp TD nominated by Deputies Duncan Smith & Seán Sherlock Jan O’Sullivan appointed Director of Elections & endorsed by former TD Willie Penrose Getting a just return for workers & redressing economic imbalances the core tenets of Labour with Alan Kelly as leader Alan Kelly, Tipperary TD & party spokesperson…

News – The Labour Party“I want to thank those Parliamentary Labour Party colleagues who have encouraged me to run for the position of Leader of the Labour Party. “I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Party members and supporters across the country who have been in contact with me in recent days to…

News – The Labour PartyWhen: 12pm Midday, February 18th Where:  The Board room, Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 There will be an announcement and doorstep opportunity for journalists Biography: Alan Kelly Alan Kelly is from Portroe, Co. Tipperary, is married to Regina and has two children, Aoibhe & Senan. He has been a Labour…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party Executive Board is meeting today at 11am in the Gresham Hotel to agree the rules for a leadership election and for Seanad nominations. It will be followed by a Central Council meeting that will discuss the outcome of the election. Brendan Howlin TD will be available to speak…

News – The Labour PartyGed Nash, Labour TD for Louth, spoke out in support of Community Employment Supervisors who are on strike today. Deputy Nash said: “Labour supports the strike action by CE supervisors today. While we regret that the closure of hundreds of projects around the country will inconvenience many people, this just highlights…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking to his colleagues in the Parliamentary Labour Party this afternoon (12th February), Brendan Howlin informed them of his intention to stand down as leader once the process to elect a successor has been completed. Deputy Howlin has asked the Labour Party General Secretary to begin making the arrangements for the…

News – The Labour PartyThe Parliamentary Labour Party is meeting today at 2pm and will be followed by a press conference at some point between 3.30pm and 4pm in the Georgian Suite, Buswells. What: Press Conference Where: Georgian Suite, Buswells When: between approx. 3.30pm and 4pm, today Wednesday 12th February.