News – The Labour PartyLabour’s health spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD called for urgent Government statements to be made regarding Ireland’s preparedness for the flu this winter. Deputy Sherlock said: “Today alone there are 475 patients waiting on trolleys across the country. All the advice indicates that the flu will actually only peak on Christmas week….

News – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour MEP for Dublin and lead Socialists & Democrats Group negotiator on housing, has welcomed the publication of the EU’s first Affordable Housing Plan, describing it as a significant step forward in recognising housing as a shared European challenge that requires coordinated action, sustained public investment and clear…

News – The Labour Party Welcome reduction in drug-related deaths, but any death is one too many. Ireland still recorded 343 drug-induced deaths in 2022 HRB data shows drug-related deaths impact people across society, with the majority in employment and 69.1% living in stable accommodation Sharp increase in cocaine-related deaths demands an urgent health-led response…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking during Leaders’ Questions today, Labour TD for Tipperary North Alan Kelly welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health on addressing overcrowding in UHL. Deputy Kelly said: “It’s welcome to see that the Minister for Health is treating care in the MidWest as a priority. Too many young lives have…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Young Persons, Apprentices and Interns) Bill 2025 to be introduced in the Seanad tomorrow Bill would end sub-minimum wage rates and ensure apprentices and interns receive at least the minimum wage Labour’s workers’ rights spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove will tomorrow introduce Labour’s National Minimum…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s representative on the Public Accounts Committee Eoghan Kenny TD has called on the Government to to follow through without delay on its Programme for Government commitment to carry out a full and independent review of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Deputy Kenny said: “Following Inland Fisheries Ireland’s deeply concerning appearance before…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of the CRU’s Large Energy User Connection Policy, Labour’s Climate, Environment and Energy Spokesperson, Ciarán Ahern, has called on the Government to support his Electricity Regulation (Climate Action and Connection to Distribution and Transmission Systems) Bill 2025. Deputy Ahern’s Bill would enable the CRU to mandate that data…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will convene a cross-party protest against increases in student rents this Thursday, 18th December at 11am outside Leinster House. The protest will call for action on student housing as the long awaited student accommodation strategy has been delayed once again. Speaking in advance of the action, Labour’s spokesperson…