Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP has condemned the outgoing Government for failing to transpose the Adequate Minimum Wages Directive by the mid-November 2024 deadline, placing Ireland in breach of EU obligations. This missed deadline highlights the outgoing Government’s disregard for low-paid workers, who continue to face inadequate protections and stagnant wages. Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…