News – The Labour Party Correspondence between DPER and Housing must be published Responding to reports in the Daily Mail that the Government is robbing Peter to pay Paul when it comes to ‘new’ housing spend, Labour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan has called on the new Housing Minister to come clean once and for all….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Climate and Energy Ciarán Ahern has called on Government to ensure that the State plays a far greater role in the development of offshore wind farms. Deputy Ahern said: “It’s deeply worrying that one of Ireland’s most abundant natural resources, our wind energy capacity, appears to be being…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Spokesperson George Lawlor TD has described the announcement that fashion retailer New Look is to exit Ireland as a devastating blow for workers, their families, and communities across the country. The decision, which puts 347 jobs at risk, highlights the need for stronger protections for retail…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking during Leaders’ Questions today, Labour’s education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD called on Government to heed the warnings of the over 40,000 teachers across the country who protested last year regarding rushed Leaving Cert reform. Deputy Kenny accused the Government of presiding over a Senior Cycle Reform that favours children of…

News – The Labour Party ⁠Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael must honour election pledges Labour’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Duncan Smith TD, has condemned reports that the Government may scrap or weaken the Occupied Territories Bill, despite clear commitments from both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael during the last general election. Deputy Smith said: “During the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s social protection spokesperson Deputy Mark Wall has urged Government to fast track legislation to provide rights to cohabiting couples. Deputy Wall said: “The Bereaved Partner’s Pension Bill has been marked as a priority bill for Spring 2025 by this Government. The Labour Party has long called for this anomaly in…

News – The Labour Party Dublin remains one of the only European capitals without an airport metro line Labour’s transport and climate spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has called on the NTA to step in to replace routes to Dublin Airport that are to be discontinued by private coach operator Aircoach. Deputy Ahern said: “It’s extremely…

News – The Labour Party ⁠ ⁠FF FGs solution to generational issue is sleeping beside the lawnmower Labour’s housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan said the policy plaster announced this morning amounts to a headline grab rather than tackling the root causes of the housing disaster. Deputy Sheehan said: “Today’s announcement is an admission of failure in…