News – The Labour Party Long overdue reforms of the AG’s Office voted down by Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Lowry Government Labour Bill was debated at second stage in Private Members’ Time last Thursday Bill would ensure due regard for State’s duty to its citizens in public litigation strategy Demands transparency on AG advice provided to Government…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s spokesperson on further and higher education Senator Laura Harmon has called on Minister Lawless to provide clarity to students and families on the future funding structure for fees. Following reports that Trinity College Dublin has sent invoices to students for fees amounting to €3,000, Senator Harmon said a decision must…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on the Government to deliver justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in schools by establishing a redress scheme to run in parallel with the newly announced Commission of Investigation. Speaking in the Dáil today, Deputy Bacik welcomed the establishment of the Commission, but…

News – The Labour Party Postcode lottery in availability of timely cancer services jeopardising lives Health (Availability of General Practitioner Services) Bill introduced by Marie Sherlock last week would address the inequality in provision of GP services which is impacting on delayed cancer diagnosis and treatment Women accessing care in Dublin Central are being let…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has called on the Minister for Health and Minister for Justice to immediately resolve ongoing departmental disagreements preventing the evacuation of seriously ill children from Gaza to Ireland for medical treatment. Only 12 out of the 30 children the Government committed to help have…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing a protest against student fee increases coordinated by the Labour Party at Leinster House this evening, spokesperson on further and higher education Senator Laura Harmon said Government must listen to the students who shared their stories today. Speaking after the protest attended by hundreds of students and members of the…

News – The Labour Party Decision by preferred bidder to initiate judicial review proceedings alarming Minister should not have waited until the 11th hour to cancel PPP contract What is the financial exposure for the State if the legal challenge succeeds? Following the revelation today at the Joint Oireachtas Housing Committee that the preferred bidder for…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on social protection and Kildare South TD Mark Wall has today called for a radical reset in Budget 2026. Deputy Wall made the calls following findings from Barnardo’s which showed 40% of parents borrowed money to help pay for essentials for their children, while lone parents were disproportionately…