the labour party.
For six months, I interned in the Irish Houses of Parliament for The Labour Party. I spent that time performing many tasks, but I spent the most time drafting speeches, policy, and writing and distributing press releases.
Below are links to some press releases I wrote and videos of speeches that either I drafted or that include policies that I worked on or proposed.
gridlock.
This press release was to propose traffic cameras in bus lanes to prevent the buses being slowed by cars illegally using the bike lane.
air quality.
When Labour found out that Ireland was exceeding carbon emission limits set by the EPA, they set out to reduce emissions.
open city.
The Labour Party was proud to welcome back Operation Open City, a scheme to reduce emissions by preventing stalled traffic.
mothers.
In this press release, Senator Kevin Humphreys criticized the government and HSE for withdrawing funding for mother and child programs.