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Ivana Bacik confirmed as new leader of the Labour Party
“I sincerely hope that I can repay the trust you have placed in me.”
Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you
“I sincerely hope that I can repay the trust you have placed in me.”
Both Duncan Smith and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin have backed Ivana Bacik to be the new leader.
Alan Kelly announced he was stepping down yesterday.
Kelly said he was “surprised” to be informed of their decision by that he “accepted it immediately”.
Public health officials advised the government of the move following a meeting today.
‘I honestly don’t think you’re living in the real world,’ Labour leader Alan Kelly told the Taoiseach today.
Micheal Martin has denied that he said teachers would be exempt from Covid-19 isolation rules.
The Labour leader said he wants Ireland to be “a fairer, kinder, better place”.
Labour leader Alan Kelly said that most people would forgo “modest tax changes” to ensure children could receive treatment.
Sinn Féin is set to table a motion of no confidence in Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney tomorrow.
Opposition TDs have called on the government to rescind its decision, describing it as “absolutely bananas”.
The planned reopening of indoor hospitality has been pushed until at least 19 July.
The Labour leader says clear advice and practical guidance by public health experts is needed now for the over 60s.
Donnelly told the Dáil he is “reluctant” to give specific estimates on vaccine deliveries.
His comments come after reports that the tribunal has yet to receive a single claim, more than two months after it started its work.
Lynsey Bennett, who has two young daughters, had four smear tests between 2010 and 2016 but each time was told they were negative.
Kelly says he has stepped away over concerns about Covid-19.
Kelly is ending his first calendar year as leader of the Labour party.
Stephen Kenny has addressed his motivational video and pre-game speech ahead of the England game, which he describes as a ‘non-story.’
The goalkeeper coach has broken his silence as the fallout to a leak from the Irish dressing room intensifies.
Kelly has chosen to leave camp as he is asthmatic.
The Taoiseach said the lockdown did impact on the non-Covid illness.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said specific sector supports are under consideration.
The Dying with Dignity Bill will be introduced in the Dáil tomorrow.
Labour leader Alan Kelly attacked the government over the issue in the Dáil today.
Labour’s Alan Kelly now finds himself in opposition – and he seems to rather like it.
Labour leader Alan Kelly remains in the role of spokesperson on health.
TDs have called for the plan’s publication to be accelerated.
The government has faced significant anger over the lack of geographical diversity among senior ministers.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said there has been diplomatic contact between Ireland and the UAE on the issue.
Concerns have been raised about the impact the measures will have on businesses as the country re-opens.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are due to respond to the Greens’ questions in a letter to be sent this afternoon.
Questions have been raised this week about how decisions are being made as Ireland responds to the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Elected office cannot be subservient even in this crisis,’ said Labour leader Alan Kelly.
Simon Coveney said parties might ‘pause for thought and perhaps change their approach’ when they read the document.
Dublin TD Ó Ríordáin conceded before the final result last night.
Tipperary TD Alan Kelly and Dublin TD Aodhán O’Riordáin are in the running for it.
Labour leadership candidate Alan Kelly said that he received the advice when he was housing minister.
Labour members will vote on a new leader at the beginning of April.
In 2014, Kelly was elected deputy leader of the Labour Party with over 50% of the vote.