Alan Kelly resigning as Labour leader Alan Kelly has announced that he is resigning as Labour leader after less than two years in the role, saying the parliamentary party had lost … Politics • 02 Mar 22
Holohan's 'regret' over CervicalCheck controversy Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said he has a huge amount of regret about what happened to women who were affected by the … Politics • 04 Feb 21
Alan Kelly apologises for not wearing mask on Luas Labour leader Alan Kelly has apologised after he was photographed not wearing a face covering on public transport. Politics • 09 Dec 20
Labour will not take part in government talks The Labour Party has said that it will not take part in formal discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on a programme for government. Politics • 15 May 20
New Labour leader keeps his powder dry - for now Coy is not exactly the first term that springs to mind when you think of Alan Kelly. Analysis and Comment • 04 Apr 20
Labour leader says other parties should form a govt The new Labour leader Alan Kelly has indicated that his party will stay out of government, however he has said he will continue to engage … Politics • 04 Apr 20
Tenacious Kelly hoping to reverse Labour's fortunes Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane charts the rise of Alan Kelly, who went from senator to MEP to minister to leader of the Labour Party. Politics • 03 Apr 20
Alan Kelly elected new leader of Labour Party Alan Kelly is the new leader of the Labour Party. He replaces Brendan Howlin, who stepped down after the general election in February. Politics • 03 Apr 20
Ministers to meet Rehab over funding shortfall The Minister for Health and the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disabilities are to meet Rehab representatives amid reports the organisation may have … Health • 15 May 19
Tánaiste claims civil servant followed process The Tanáiste has told the Dáil that the civil servant on the board of the National Paediatric Development Board followed the process for informing the … Politics • 14 Feb 19
HSE confirms 20-week wait for smear test results The HSE has confirmed that women have to wait for 20 weeks to receive smear test results due to the increase in the number of … Health • 08 Nov 18
Kelly asks if gardaí provided personal data to CSO The Minister for Justice has been asked whether An Garda Síochána has ever provided information to the Central Statistics Office that contained the personal details … Politics • 04 Oct 18
Focus on Howlin leadership at Labour gathering This weekend's think-in for the Labour Party has all the makings of an awkward family gathering, as the councillors who publicly called for an end … Politics • 15 Sep 18
Howlin 'disappointed' by Kelly's call for major change Labour Leader Brendan Howlin has said he is determined to lead his party and is disappointed by comments by party Health Spokesperson Alan Kelly who … Politics • 31 Aug 18
Homicide disclosures a 'profound and serious issue' A Labour TD has said protected disclosures by two garda whistleblowers, who allege a number of unlawful deaths were not investigated as homicides, are a … News • 02 Feb 18
Dept clarifies Garda Commissioner's leave request The Department of Justice has confirmed that Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan initially sought seven weeks leave this summer. Ireland • 27 Jul 17
Labour in talks with Greens to form alliance The Labour leader has said that he has had talks with the Green Party about forming a close alliance of the left in the Dáil. News • 28 May 16
Time for Labour to move on - Kelly Labour’s Alan Kelly has said it is time for his party to move on from the leadership issue and he looks forward to playing a … News • 23 May 16
Alan Kelly to run for Labour Party leadership Alan Kelly has said that he will run for the Labour Party leadership. News • 14 May 16
Kelly criticises lack of focus on climate change Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly this afternoon criticised the fact that he was the only person in the Dáil chamber for a debate on … News • 04 May 16
Alan Kelly says Labour can rebuild from election Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has said Labour will continue to play a big part in government in the future and the party has … News • 07 Apr 16
Councillors criticise new planning powers A new law introduced by Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly to increase ministerial planning powers over local authorities could significantly change how planning operates … News • 22 Feb 16
Fine Gael adopts 'It's the Economy, Stupid' mantra It is all about keeping the recovery going for Fine Gael, according to Enda Kenny, while Labour leader Joan Burton let everyone know who is … Election 2016 • 03 Feb 16
Govt to provide extra 17,000 social housing units The Government has said it will provide another 17,000 units of social housing this year as part of its five-year programme to tackle the housing … News • 26 Jan 16
RIAI comments on apartments 'inaccurate' - dept The Department of the Enviroment has described as "disingenuous and inaccurate" comments made by the RIAI about new apartment size guidelines. News • 25 Jan 16
