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School network must be a national broadband priority
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyIreland 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…
Read more »Transport Police needed to ensure passenger and staff safety
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour 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…
Read more »Carbon Budgets will be the test of Government sincerity on climate emergency
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…
Read more »FG broadband plan now 10 times more expensive per home than original plan
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…
Read more »The EU must support Kerry’s Agri-food sector
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartySheila 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…
Read more »Hannigan condemns ‘stale succession’ of MEPs from traditional parties; questions commitment of opponents
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe 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…
Read more »Statement by Alan Kelly TD on Ruth Morrissey case
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding 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…
Read more »Lessons for all on the battle for workers rights
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartySheila 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…
Read more »Taoiseach should apologise to Waterford pathologists
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour 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…
Read more »Harris UHL Review A Joke: Kicking Can Down The Road For Political Expediency
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour 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…
Read more »May Day reminds us of our internationalist values and importance of UK-Irish relationship
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…
Read more »Labour publishes European Election Manifesto
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyMarking 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…
Read more »Horgan demands answers from Cabinet on Cork Event Centre
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyPeter 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…
Read more »Photcall – Labour Kerry candidate to serve notice of marriage – Killarney 11.30am
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyPress 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…
Read more »Immediate Investigation must be launched into latest Hospital data breach
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator 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…
Read more »Fine Gael must take responsibility for housing policy failures
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe 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…
Read more »Howlin calls for a new Department for Public Expenditure and Climate Action
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…
Read more »Ireland needs a Green New Deal
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…
Read more »HSE recruitment freeze impacting those already offered jobs
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour 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…
Read more »Murphy must intervene to stop Docklands Social Cleansing
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour 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…
Read more »Irish Politics stands to benefit from new citizens’ participation
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking 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…
Read more »Putting forward our best for Europe and our communities
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyRemarks 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…
Read more »Howlin questions FG competence on NBP and economic management
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn response to reports on the national broadband plan, Labour Party Leader and former Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin TD, accused the Government of abandoning the spending controls that were painstakingly built up after the economic crash in 2008. Brendan said: “Labour ministers oversaw…
Read more »Hannigan slams RTÉ for excluding him from ‘The Week in Politics’ debate
Press Archives – Page 81 of 174 – The Labour PartyRTÉ accused of prioritising ratings over meaningful democratic debate The Labour Party candidate for the European Elections in the Midlands North West constituency, Dominic Hannigan, has slammed RTÉ’s decision to exclude him from this weekend’s ‘The Week in Politics’ debate, which will air on Sunday,…
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