News – The Labour PartyThe establishment of this Commission of Investigation is welcome, and it is not before time. The scourge of child sexual violence in our schools – and the abject failure of authority figures and institutions to protect defenceless young people from this life-changing abuse – is something that Irish society needs to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour General Election candidate Cllr. Ciarán Ahern has expressed concern over the findings of a recent Workplace Equality Report, as three in four workers surveyed reported issues with discrimination. This survey found that 74pc of workers had observed an issue with discrimination in their workplace. 57pc said their career had been…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Climate and Energy Spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD today set out Labour’s priorities at the start of the new Dáil term, calling for urgent action on the cost of living, housing, and profiteering in the energy sector.  Speaking on the Plinth, Deputy Ahern said: “The reality is that working people are…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to the publication of the European Commission’s latest Environmental Implementation Review report, Labour Spokesperson for Climate, Environment and Energy, Deputy Ciarán Ahern, has said the Government need to move further and faster in addressing the climate and biodiversity crisis. He has called on Government to commit to providing the necessary…

News – The Labour Party Schools in Dublin South-West cannot cope without additional SNAs Labour’s TD in Dublin South West, Ciarán Ahern, has called on the Minister for Education to explain why schools in his constituency are being denied additional Special Needs Assistants (SNAs), despite overwhelming evidence of need. Deputy Ahern said the refusal of…

News – The Labour Party Government must live up to their commitment Labour’s Spokesperson on Transport Ciarán Ahern TD reiterated his call on Government to conduct a new feasibility study on a metro line to serve Dublin South-West. He was speaking in the Dáil today following a motion on investment in public transport. Deputy Ahern…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Transport spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has welcomed the decision by the CIÉ group, which comprises Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, to increase pensions for retired workers for the first time since 2008. It is understood that the CIÉ will provide around €30 million to fund the deal. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy Ciarán Ahern has welcomed An Bord Pleanála’s decision to refuse planning permission for a new data centre on climate grounds. Deputy Ahern said: “I’m glad that sense has prevailed in An Bord Pleanála and they have refused planning permission for the Equinix data…