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Micheál Martin said he articulated things incorrectly when he spoke in the Dáil yesterday (File pic)

Taoiseach says he 'misspoke' over 2008 bank bailouts

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he misspoke in the Dáil yesterday when he said Irish banks were not bailed out.

Brendan Howlin was Labour's third leader in the last six years

Labour 'central' to public policy formulation - Howlin

Brendan Howlin has addressed the future of Labour as the race to replace him begins, saying the party under a new leader will be central to the formulation of public policy in the decades to come.

Politics • 17 Feb 20

From Wexford, Brendan Howlin was first elected as a TD in 1987

Brendan Howlin: From union activist to Labour leader

A TD since 1987, Brendan Howlin came from a Wexford family steeped in Labour and trade union activism.

Election 2020 • 12 Feb 20

Brendan Howlin said reports from Labour's target constituencies were positive

Labour leader confident of a good election result

Labour leader Brendan Howlin has said he is very optimistic of a good result in the upcoming election, despite the opinion polls suggesting the party is struggling.

Campaign Daily • 31 Jan 20

Brendan Howlin said the ban is about people's health

Howlin in call for countrywide ban on smoky coal

Labour leader Brendan Howlin has called for an immediate countrywide ban on smoky coal.

Politics • 17 Dec 19

Brendan Howlin said Labour has recovered ground in this year's local elections

Howlin: People want alternative to FF-FG 'partnership'

Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin has said the four upcoming by-elections will give a real indication of the vitality of each political party, and argued that Labour is in a good position to increase its number of Dáil seats.

Politics • 10 Nov 19

Brendan Howlin warned that a no-deal Brexit will be much more sudden than the 2008 crash

Labour says Govt too passive for no-deal planning

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has accused the Government of being far too passive in its planning for a no-deal Brexit.

Ireland • 09 Sep 19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that a new mortuary will be built at the hospital

Call for independent investigation into UHW mortuary

The Sinn Féin leader has called for an independent investigation of the mortuary and post-mortem services at University Hospital Waterford.

Politics • 01 May 19

Michael McGrath said his party had to hold its nerve at this 'critical time'

Support for Harris motion would be 'national sabotage'

Fianna Fáil has said it would be "national sabotage" if the party supported a no-confidence motion in Health Minister Simon Harris.

Politics • 19 Feb 19

Brendan Howlin addressing the Labour Party conference

Labour calls on voters to also support other parties

Labour leader Brendan Howlin has called on his party's voters to also lend support to some other parties and progressive independents at the next election.

Politics • 03 Nov 18

Brendan Howlin said he believes a general election will be held before next May

Housing, Brexit on the agenda at Labour conference

Around 1,000 Labour Party members are expected to attend the party's national conference which is taking place in Dublin.

Politics • 02 Nov 18

Labour leader Brendan Howlin said the discussion was a 'very uniting experience'

Howlin says Labour leadership issue now settled

Brendan Howlin has said the leadership issue in the Labour party is now settled with until the next election.

Politics • 17 Sep 18

Brendan Howlin said a change of leadership would not automatically fix the party's problems

Howlin dismisses calls for Labour leadership change

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has dismissed calls for a change of leadership, saying the party needs to focus instead on its key message of ending poverty and homelessness.

Politics • 16 Sep 18

Brendan Howlin insists that a new party leader would not automatically solve Labour's problem

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 to Brendan Howlin's leadership will have to smile and shake hands for the cameras.

Politics • 15 Sep 18

Alan Kelly (pictured speaking in the Dáil in July) said Labour needed a change of direction

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 said the party needs to undergo significant change.

Politics • 31 Aug 18

Brendan Howlin described himself as a 'serious political thinker'

Howlin facing pressure over Labour leadership

Labour leader Brendan Howlin has said it is wrong to suggest that changing the name on the "Labour leader's door" is going to have the impact his critics suggest it will.

Politics • 21 Aug 18

There has been calls from five Labour councillors in the last fortnight for Brendan Howlin to step down as leader

Labour members advised on media over leadership issue

The Labour Party has issued an internal memo to all of its elected representatives advising them how to deal with questions from the media over the party leadership.

Politics • 14 Aug 18

Kevin Humphreys said calls for a new Labour party leader were 'immensely damaging'

Calls for new Labour leader are 'damaging' - Humphreys

Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys has said that calls for a leadership contest in the Labour party are "immensely damaging".

Politics • 05 Aug 18

16 Labour councillors have dismissed calls for Brendan Howlin to step aside as party leader

Labour councillors dismiss calls for new party leader

A number of Labour councillors have said that a change in party leadership should not be the focus of the party.

Politics • 04 Aug 18

Labour councillor Noel Tuohy is seeking a party leadership contest to replace Brendan Howlin

Labour councillor calls for change of party leadership

A Labour councillor has called for a change of leadership in his party as he fears it is "sleepwalking towards oblivion".

Politics • 31 Jul 18

The poll was taken in the aftermath of the referendum on the Eighth Amendment

Satisfaction with Government rises, new poll suggests

Satisfaction with the Government has jumped by 5%, according to a new opinion poll.

Politics • 16 Jun 18

Brendan Howlin made his remarks in the Dáil in February 2017

Howlin defends Dáil comments about O'Sullivan

Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin has defended a Dáil contribution he made in February 2017 during which he outlined an allegation that then garda commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan had briefed a journalist negatively about whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe.

Disclosures Tribunal • 31 May 18

The Labour leader Brendan Howlin launched the party's campaign for a yes vote in the forthcoming referendum today

Labour Party launches its campaign for a Yes vote

The Labour Party has launched its referendum campaign in Dublin this afternoon.

Eighth Amendment • 09 May 18

Simon Harris said the date for the referendum on the Eight Amendment will be set this week

Cabinet approves key details of legislation on abortion

The Cabinet has approved the main points of the legislation on abortion that will be brought forward if the referendum on the Eighth Amendment is passed.

Eighth Amendment • 27 Mar 18

Bill Kenneally was sentenced to 14 years in prison in February 2016

Government criticised over delay in Kenneally inquiry

Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin has criticised the Government for the delay of an inquiry into how a paedophile was allowed to operate for so long.

Ireland • 04 Jan 18