Menu
10/09/2009
No Coalition With FF Say Labour
Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has rubbished speculation that Labour might enter into power with Fianna Fáil after the next election.
Mr Gilmore denied any deal would be cut with the governing party after the election while speaking at the annual think-in meeting of the party in Waterford. Mr Gilmore said the people are demanding an election and that his party is ready for one.
Speculation had been mounting as the government's majority wanes in the Daíl, leading many to believe Brian Cowen's government would entertain other coalition partners, along with the Greens, to strengthen their position in the house.
The Labour leader also said that his party would not back the NAMA legislation, claiming a temporary nationalisation of the two main banks is still the best option.
The Labour Leader said yesterday he believes NAMA represents a major gamble with "enormous and irreversible" risks to the taxpayer.
He said a close look at the language of the European Central Bank showed that they were not giving a ringing endorsement to NAMA.
The Labour party will also use the two-day event to set out its main policy priorities ahead of the new Dáil session.
They are centred on getting people back to work by taking an innovative approach to job creation.
(DW/KMcA)
Mr Gilmore denied any deal would be cut with the governing party after the election while speaking at the annual think-in meeting of the party in Waterford. Mr Gilmore said the people are demanding an election and that his party is ready for one.
Speculation had been mounting as the government's majority wanes in the Daíl, leading many to believe Brian Cowen's government would entertain other coalition partners, along with the Greens, to strengthen their position in the house.
The Labour leader also said that his party would not back the NAMA legislation, claiming a temporary nationalisation of the two main banks is still the best option.
The Labour Leader said yesterday he believes NAMA represents a major gamble with "enormous and irreversible" risks to the taxpayer.
He said a close look at the language of the European Central Bank showed that they were not giving a ringing endorsement to NAMA.
The Labour party will also use the two-day event to set out its main policy priorities ahead of the new Dáil session.
They are centred on getting people back to work by taking an innovative approach to job creation.
(DW/KMcA)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
03 June 2015
Former Labour Leader Not Seeking Election Nomination
Former Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has announced he is not seeking a nomination as a candidate for the next General Election. In a statement Mr Gilmore said: "It has been an honour to represent the people of Dun Laoghaire for the past 30 years and I am also informing members of the Labour Party, in my constituency of my decision.
Former Labour Leader Not Seeking Election Nomination
Former Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has announced he is not seeking a nomination as a candidate for the next General Election. In a statement Mr Gilmore said: "It has been an honour to represent the people of Dun Laoghaire for the past 30 years and I am also informing members of the Labour Party, in my constituency of my decision.
18 November 2009
Gov Jibes Oppositiion On Strikes
The Government has called on the Labour Party to "clarify its position" after a second day of strike action was announced by the State's disgruntled unions. One of Ireland's largest employee bodies, Siptu, announced today that a second round of national strikes would take place on Tuesday November 24.
Gov Jibes Oppositiion On Strikes
The Government has called on the Labour Party to "clarify its position" after a second day of strike action was announced by the State's disgruntled unions. One of Ireland's largest employee bodies, Siptu, announced today that a second round of national strikes would take place on Tuesday November 24.
26 March 2008
Gun Deaths Fail To Get Convictions
Gun related murders have less than a one in six chance of leading to a prosecution, a leading Labour TD has said.
Gun Deaths Fail To Get Convictions
Gun related murders have less than a one in six chance of leading to a prosecution, a leading Labour TD has said.
21 April 2016
Labour Calls On Those With A Mandate To Form Govt
The Labour Party has said that it is now incumbent on those with a mandate to form a new Government.
Labour Calls On Those With A Mandate To Form Govt
The Labour Party has said that it is now incumbent on those with a mandate to form a new Government.
14 March 2016
Call For Minister To Intervene In Luas Dispute
Labour Ministers have been urged to put pressure on the Minister for Transport to intervene in the Luas dispute.
Call For Minister To Intervene In Luas Dispute
Labour Ministers have been urged to put pressure on the Minister for Transport to intervene in the Luas dispute.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
