News – The Labour Party  Labour’s Conor Sheehan TD has raised concerns following an answer to a parliamentary question which revealed that public spending on Ozempic and related drugs has increased dramatically over the past two years, warning that the increase demands urgent oversight to prevent overprescribing, protect young people, and clamp down on unsafe…

News – The Labour Party  George Lawlor TD, Labour Party Spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism & Employment, has condemned the fisheries deal reached by the European Union last night, labelling it a direct threat to the livelihood of our fishing communities and the future of the Irish fishing industry. “This deal is nothing short of a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour LGBTQ+, SDLP LGBT+ & Labour Women Ireland condemns, in the strongest terms, the shameful decision by the UK Labour Party NEC to ban trans women from attending the Labour’s women’s (UK) Conference. Trans women will be barred from the main part of the 2026 Labour (UK) women’s conference and entrance…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has expressed deep disappointment following reports that the Occupied Territories Bill will be limited to goods only and will not include services, despite clear recommendations and commitments to the contrary. Speaking today, Deputy Smith said the Government’s decision represents a deliberate dilution of the…

News – The Labour Party Crisis at the NGS will lead to further distress for trans people. Serious questions for staffing and standards at the NGS. Minister must intervene to provide a model of care that is compassionate and meets the needs of a small vulnerable community. Labour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has called…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s defence spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has welcomed the publication of the Defence Spending Plan to run to 2030. However Deputy Smith cautioned that the National Security Strategy has yet to be published, and must be made public without delay. Deputy Smith said: “The international landscape is evolving, and Ireland must…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s transport spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has called out Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s failure to properly resource public transport in the capital. Questioning Minister O’Donovan in the Dáil today, Deputy Ahern said it is unbelievable that people still don’t know when the Luas will be back working. Deputy Ahern said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Limerick Conor Sheehan said today that Government must make a firm Cabinet decision next week to deliver a second Emergency Department for the Midwest, following another week of severe overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick (UHL). Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Sheehan said the Minister for Health’s response failed…