News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil today, Labour’s justice spokesperson Alan Kelly questioned the Taoiseach on who signed off on the non-vetting of Garda trainees entering Templemore. Deputy Kelly said: “I have been made aware of the fact that many of the recent intake into Garda training college were not vetted in advance…

News – The Labour Party Labour backs CCPC call for public car history portal Labour’s Enterprise, Tourism and Employment spokesperson George Lawlor TD has backed the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (CCPC) call for an online portal that would give used car buyers free access to essential vehicle history information, including write-off status and mileage…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Seanad today (25.02.25) Senator Laura Harmon raised the issue of assault leave for teachers and SNAs in the Seanad as a commencement matter. Senator Laura Harmon said: “Teachers, special needs assistants and those working in our school communities must be adequately supported when incidents of assault occur. Speaking…

News – The Labour Party Numbers requiring hospitalisation has risen by 43% in five years Minister’s claim of ‘no need’ more specialist beds beggars. Overwhelming reliance on costly private care (76% of admissions) has to end. State must provide specialist beds. Labour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has slammed the Government for its complete failure…

News – The Labour Party Rents up 5.7% in 2024 Limerick sees highest increase at 19% Labour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has slammed the government’s failure to tackle the housing crisis following the publication of the latest Daft Report, which shows that advertised rents have risen by 5.7% in 2024. Deputy Sheehan said: “The…

News – The Labour Party Residents given just six day notice of move Cynical explanation by Governments to address student accommodation crisis does not stack up as RPZ protections have already lapsed and the building will be almost empty until the summer intake of students. Residents distraught at huge disruption to schooling, access to work and…

News – The Labour PartyMarking the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, Labour foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith said three years on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, lasting peace seems further away than before. Deputy Smith said: “Despite the talks of peace in recent weeks, it seems like we are in a more insecure…

News – The Labour Party Confirmation needed that investigation into protected disclosures has been completed. Minister must provide a full report to the Dáil on these matters. Clarity required on what revised measures, disciplinary action or further criminal investigation is planned. Following a series of Dáil Questions, Labour Justice spokesperson Alan Kelly has highlighted a…