News – The Labour Party State must take control of Emeis 27 nursing homes Labour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has confirmed that the Labour Party will use its Dáil Private Members’ Time tomorrow, Wednesday, 2nd July at 10am to bring forward a comprehensive motion to curb the influence of big business in the nursing…

News – The Labour Party Rural Ireland needs urgent Government action Labour’s Tourism Spokesperson George Lawlor TD has called on the Minister for Enterprise and Tourism to urgently intervene following new figures showing a sharp drop in visitors to Ireland. The CSO has confirmed a 10% fall in foreign visitors in May, while tourist spending…

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 PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has today condemned the Government’s handling of third-level fees, accusing Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of creating chaos and confusion for students and families across Ireland. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil, Deputy Bacik raised concerns over Minister James Lawless’s announcement about the effective increase…

News – The Labour Party– Labour urges transformation of GPO into arts hub Labour’s Dublin Central TD Marie Sherlock has called on the Government to honour the history of the GPO by transforming it into a major artistic and residential hub in the heart of the capital. With An Post relocating 900 staff to the…

News – The Labour Party Asics burgled third time since opening Labour’s MEP for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said Fine Gael representatives need to realise that they are in Government. Calling out the hollow plan for Dublin published last week, Ó Ríordáin said plans aren’t worth the paper they’re written on if they’re not matched…

News – The Labour Party Third level promises in tatters Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Laura Harmon has slammed the ongoing chaos within Government over third level fees, as conflicting messages from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael expose a serious breakdown in policy coherence. Speaking on the plinth today, Senator Harmon called on…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Culture Spokesperson Rob O’Donoghue TD has said the police investigation into Glastonbury performances by Irish rap group Kneecap and British band Bob Vylan marks a serious escalation. The artists are reportedly under criminal investigation by British police for public order incidents relating to statements made on stage over the weekend….