Type: Press

Reacting to the Government’s announcement on awarding a €3 billion tender against the advice of senior civil servants, the former Minister for Public Expenditure, and leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, accused Fine Gael of putting electoral politics before the public good. Brendan said: “Labour wants to see rural broadband delivered, but this…

Dominic Hannigan, the Labour Party’s European election candidate in the Midlands North West constituency, has called for Ireland to declare a climate emergency.  Tackling climate chaos is one of Mr. Hannigan’s three priority themes for his campaign, and he launched his detailed climate proposals today (06.05.19) at an event at the Bog of Allen.    Speaking…

Ireland South Labour candidate Sheila Nunan, commenting on the National Broadband Plan has said that schools must be a priority for the rollout of the new network, and that everywhere she travels across the country the same message is reported about the need to connect rural Ireland to the 21st century. Nunan will be raising…

Labour Transport spokesperson Sen. Kevin Humphreys, commenting on the disturbing report of conditions on the DART in today’s Irish Times says it confirms his long standing call for a dedicated transport police to ensure passenger safety and comfort. Senator Humphreys said: “Today’s report in the Irish Times is not the first disturbing account of the…

Speaking in relation to the latest UN report about species extinction, the Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, called for the Government do more than call a climate emergency, but to set a timeline to achieve the recommendations of the all-party Oireachtas report on climate action, including setting carbon budgets. Labour have gone…

Speaking about the National Broadband Plan Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin TD, said that Fine Gael’s reputation for responsibility with the national finances is on the line based on what they do next with rural broadband. Brendan said: “First the National Childrens’ hospital and then Paschal Donohoe calling on his ministerial colleagues to show restraint…

Sheila Nunan visits Tralee for Tralee Food Festival. Ireland South European election candidate, Sheila Nunan, is in Tralee today to meet with the many local producers sharing their wares at the Tralee Food Festival. Ms Nunan used the opportunity to engage with local stakeholders about their Brexit concerns and said:  “I am delighted to be…

The Labour Party candidate for the European election, Dominic Hannigan, was highly critical of his opponents in the Midlands North West constituency during his official campaign launch today (03.05.19).  At the launch, Mr. Hannigan questioned the commitment of some of his fellow candidates to fulfilling their duties as an MEP, if elected.  He also said…

Responding to the judgement in Ruth Morrissey’s case against the HSE, Labour Party Health spokesperson said no woman at the centre of the CervicalCheck scandal should have to go through what Ruth has gone through. Deputy Kelly said: “Last May, the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that no woman impacted by the failures in CervicalCheck should…

Sheila Nunan launches Dr Liam Cahill’s book Forgotten Revolution.Tuesday, 30 April 2019 Ireland South European election candidate Sheila Nunan, was in Limerick City Library last night to launch Dr Liam Cahill’s book Forgotten Revolution. Speaking at the event Ms Nunan said: “I am honoured to be here in Limerick to launch Dr Liam Cahill’s book Forgotten…

Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin has called on the Taoiseach to apologise to the four consultant pathologists for calling into question the truthfulness of their internal letter about conditions at the mortuary in Waterford University Hospital. Deputy Howlin said: “I was taken aback by the comment yesterday of the Taoiseach about the letter sent last…

Labour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has blasted Minister for Health Simon Harris for commissioning another review into University Hospital Limerick three weeks ahead of the Local and European Elections. Deputy Kelly said: “Today I found out through the media that Minister Harris has commissioned another SDU review into the hospital services at University…

Speaking on Labour Day, 1st May, the leader of the Irish Labour Party Brendan Howlin confirmed Labour’s long-standing internationalist values. Brendan Howlin TD pledged to support the future Irish-British relationship, through our links with the British Labour Party, whether inside or outside of the European Union. Brendan said: “The Labour Party is the oldest political…

Marking International Workers’ Day, the Labour Party has published our manifesto for the elections to the European Parliament. Across the three European constituencies Labour’s candidates launched our proposals as they campaign on May Day for improved rights for workers, European support for public housing and leadership on climate action. Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin said:…

Peter Horgan, Local Election candidate for Cork City Council, has questioned the need for secrecy as another Freedom of Information Request for correspondence was refused based on commercial sensitivity reasons regards the funding for the Event Centre. This follows a sustained campaign by Mr. Horgan to bring details of the project’s funding model to into public…

Press notice for photo call Where: Killarney Registrar of Civil Marriages Office on site of St. Columbanus Community Hospital, Killarney at When: Today, 11.30am Wednesday 1 May- What: Sheila Nunan Labour European Candidate will throw the bouquet for Ben Slimm and partner Joseph Horgan. Ben is a candidate in the local elections for the Tralee…

Senator Ged Nash said that the Data Protection Commissioner must launch “an immediate and urgent investigation” into the circumstances surrounding a serious data breach at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. The Drogheda Senator said: “I was contacted yesterday by a local woman who found what appeared to be patient handover notes, dated 11…

The ever rising number of homeless children shows the abject failure of FGs housing policy said Labour Housing Spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan TD as March figures published today show 3,821 children without a home, an increase of 37 on February. Speaking today Deputy O’Sullivan said: “Another month shows the inexorable rise in the number of homeless…

Speaking today at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Conference on a Just Transition, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, called for the role of Minister for Public Expenditure to be held by someone different than the Minister for Finance, and to add Climate Action to the role’s portfolio to implement all-of-government…

Speaking at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions conference on Building a Just Transition, in Tullamore, Co Offaly, the leader of the Labour Party Brendan Howlin TD called for the Government to pursue a Green New Deal and establish the Just Transition Task Force recommended in the Oireachtas climate action report, with a remit to…

Labour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has said the HSE recruitment freeze is having a detrimental impact on people who have recently been offered jobs in the HSE. Deputy Kelly said: “Earlier this month, I was made aware that the HSE had blocked certain positions being recruited due to budget constraints. “In this circular,…

Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys has called on the Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy to intervene before it is too late to halt the social cleansing of the Docklands area in his own constituency. The loss of another 20 local social homes in three developments as reported today, follows the loss of 19 from Capital Docks….

Speaking in relation to today’s citizenship ceremonies for 2,400 new Irish citizens, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, spoke about the need for more new Irish citizens to get involved in electoral politics. Brendan said: “The award of Irish citizenship should a proud and joyous occasion for our new citizens and their…

Remarks by Brendan Howlin TD, leader of the Labour Party, speaking at Labour’s European and Local Election Campaign Launch. Today’s launch is testament to the strength and resilience of our members and activists all around the country. I want to pay tribute to everyone involved in the many months of hard work that have been…