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Mercosur deal disaster for Ireland and the planet

Labour Cork North Central TD Eoghan Kenny has described the proposed Mercosur deal as a disaster for Irish farmers and our planet. Deputy Kenny said: “The Mercosur deal is which has been pushed by the EPP will effectively throw Irish farmers to the wolves. It would decimate the Irish beef industry by allowing 99,000 tonnes…

06 December 2024

Statement from the Labour Party

Today, Labour Party Leader, Ivana Bacik TD, made a statement after the first meeting of the new Parliamentary Labour Party of eleven TDs, two outgoing Senators and one MEP. She spoke about Labour values – equality, solidarity and fairness – which formed the basis for Labour’s election campaign and for the Labour Party manifesto which…

05 December 2024

Northern Ireland should have observer status MEPs in the European Parliament, says Ó Ríordáin

Speaking today in Brussels alongside Claire Hanna MP, leader of the SDLP, and Matthew O’Toole MLA, leader of the opposition in the Stormont assembly; Dublin MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin backed the recommendations of the SDLP policy paper “Our European Future” – in particular the call for observer status MEPs for Northern Ireland in the European…

04 December 2024

Marist Order must engage with DCC on future of Parnells

Labour’s Dublin Bay North candidate, Shane Folan, has called on the Marist Order to engage with Dublin City Council to ensure that the former Parnells GAA Clubhouse and pitches are retained for community use. Shane Folan said: “Following the surrender of the clubhouse and pitches at Parnells GAA Club, it is vital that these amenities…

28 November 2024

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ignoring Inner City Schools in Crisis

Labour’s Senator Marie Sherlock, General Election candidate in Dublin Central, has today slammed the outgoing Government’s failure to provide adequate funding and support to Rutland Street School, a large inner-city school facing a severe funding crisis. The school’s plea for help at the start of 2024 to cover essential costs like insurance and utility bills…

27 November 2024

Metrolink must be Priority Transport Project despite lukewarm commitments from larger parties

No commitment to Metrolink in FF Manifesto, and only claims to prioritise progressing it in FG and SF manifestos. Labour will commit €10bn of additional funding for public transport. Flagship metro, rail and Luas projects must progress. More buses and reliable timetables essential to encourage commuters to make the move from cars. Labour will reduce…

26 November 2024

Labour will revitalise Dublin and position it as a leading capital of the world

More affordable housing and public transport central to revitalising Dublin. Labour will give councils the power and resources to deliver new ideas and initiatives. Waste Management must be brought back under public control. Only Labour has a credible plan for more visible Gardaí in our communities. Launching our Vision for Dublin, Labour MEP Aodhán Ó…

25 November 2024

Labour will put children’s rights and services at the heart of next government

Ban no fault evictions to reduce child homelessness. Eliminate child poverty with a targeted second rate of child benefit and deliver a publicly provided childcare system. Tackle the scandal of waiting lists for disability and mental health services. Guarantee an appropriate school place for every child with additional needs, introduce a DEIS+ model and truly…

Ivana Bacik TD
24 November 2024

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