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. Politics • 17 Dec 20
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 … Politics • 17 Feb 20
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
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 … Campaign Daily • 31 Jan 20
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
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 … Politics • 10 Nov 19
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 … Politics • 16 Sep 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
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 … Politics • 21 Aug 18
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 … Politics • 14 Aug 18
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
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 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
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
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 … Disclosures Tribunal • 31 May 18
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
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 … Eighth Amendment • 27 Mar 18
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 … Ireland • 04 Jan 18
