News – The Labour PartyOn this May Day, Dublin Central Labour TD Marie Sherlock called on the Minister for Transport to press on with the establishment of the long promised Transport Police. Highlighting the continued suspension of Dublin Bus services stopping in Mountjoy square, Labour TD Marie Sherlock said: “Once again, people in our city…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny said Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are failing children across the State by failing to provide adequate special school places. Following a Labour Party motion in the Dáil today, Deputy Kenny said the Minster has shown her true colours when it comes to special education. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s George Lawlor TD has expressed his concern at the apparent lack of interest shown by the Housing Minister on the massive backlog on Housing Adaptation Grants. Under questioning from Deputy Lawlor in the Dáil, the Minister appeared indifferent to the plight of those who need adaptations to their house. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyNew waiting list figures for initial assessments and treatment for children released to Labour Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD on the 9th of April highlight the alarming situation in Children’s Network Disability Teams and in primary care services. These figures were released in advance of Labour’s private members motion on special…

News – The Labour PartyTomorrow (April 30th) the Dáil will debate a Labour Party motion to ensure that every child has an appropriate school place in their locality in September 2025. Under Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, 126 children with special educational needs had no place at the start of this school year in September….

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has condemned the de facto travel ban being enforced by the Israeli Government on Palestinian human rights defender and co-founder of the Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign, Omar Barghouti, and has called for immediately lifting it. Among several engagements, Omar is invited to speak at the Robert…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Laura Harmon has today published a bill that would provide teachers and SNAs with support if they experience assaults at work. The Education (Leave for Personal Injuries) Bill 2025 would establish standards for a scheme relating to leave for teachers and special needs assistants who are assaulted at work….

News – The Labour PartyMarking Workers’ Memorial Day today (April 28th), Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove has urged stronger adherence to health and safety at work. Senator Cosgrove said: “The most basic of worker’s rights is the right to come home safe from your day’s work. Every year on this date, we remember…