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Uncertainty only certainty in labour market under Trump

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Enterprise Spokesperson George Lawlor TD has expressed deep concern following confirmation that Intel will let up to 195 workers go from its Irish operations, after months of speculation. The news marks a major blow for Ireland’s tech sector and raises serious questions about how this Government is supporting workers during…

30 June 2025

Minister doesn’t even have support from his own Government colleagues for student fee increase

News – The Labour Party Students left in limbo over fee hike Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Laura Harmon has today called on Minister James Lawless to confirm that student fees won’t be increased and to clarify the Government’s position, following contradictory remarks made by Fine Gael’s Maeve O’Connell TD on Liveline that…

30 June 2025

IT failures should have been lesson for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s justice spokesperson Alan Kelly TD said the use of the same company for Fiosrú following the Arts Council IT overruns beggars belief. Deputy Kelly said: “The fact that the same company was used by Fiosrú – after the Arts Council saga – shows the failure of this Government to keep…

30 June 2025

Labour calls for workers with private pensions to urge managers and providers to divest from Israeli-linked funds

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash TD has today launched a new campaign urging people across Ireland to contact their pension managers/trustees or investment providers to ensure they are not, directly or indirectly, investing in enterprises operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, registered or headquartered in Israel, or supplying the Israeli Defence…

30 June 2025

Senator Slams Government Plan to Increase Student Fees

News – The Labour Party Government Must Not Roll Back on College Affordability Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Laura Harmon has criticised plans by Minister James Lawless to reverse the reduction in student fees introduced last year. Speaking today following comments by the Minister, Senator Harmon said any such move would be a…

29 June 2025

State must step in to directly operate and manage Emeis Ireland nursing homes. Labour proposes to curb big business involvement in nursing home sector.

News – The Labour Party Government must take clear steps to immediately operate and manage the Emeis controlled 27 nursing homes. Patient safety and welfare cannot wait for the HIQA review.   Labour to set out proposals to end big business nursing home involvement in the nursing home sector in Private Members motion on Wednesday.  We…

29 June 2025

Bessborough commemoration reiterates need to provide justice to all survivors

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator from Cork South Central Laura Harmon has urged Government to extend redress for survivors of Mother and Baby Homes to anyone who spent any time in such an institution. Speaking in advance of a commemoration event in Bessborough today, Senator Harmon said: “The commemoration in Bessborough will be poignant…

29 June 2025

Labour Party taking to the street to celebrate Pride in Dublin

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik TD will lead the Labour Party’s contingent at this year’s Pride March in Dublin from 12 noon today. Speaking in advance, Deputy Bacik said: “We in the Labour Party look forward to honouring the tradition of Pride today. As we take to the streets in Dublin, we…

Ivana Bacik TD
28 June 2025

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