News – The Labour PartyDublin MEP and Labour Party Dublin spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has welcomed the rejection of the planning appeal against Ireland’s first medically supervised injecting facility at Merchants Quay, saying the decision secures the permanent future of a life-saving service for Dublin. Ó Ríordáin, who as Minister of State for Drugs secured…

News – The Labour Party Galway rents soaring under Government’s watch Daft.ie figures show Galway City rents now 18% higher than a year ago Government must scrap rent reset mechanism in RTB Bill and ban no fault evictions now Labour candidate in Galway West Councillor Helen Ogbu has accused Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD and education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny and Labour Senator and spokesperson on further and higher education Laura Harmon said Parliamentary Question replies received from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform confirm that the levy being applied across Government departments to cover overspends within the Department of Education is not…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Councillor Helen Ogbu has expressed her condolences following the death of Yves Sakila after an incident on Henry Street in Dublin on Friday evening and has called for a full and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Councillor Ogbu said: “I want to offer my deepest condolences to…

News – The Labour Party 50% increase in eviction notices issued to renters Rents more than doubled in 10 years Increased 50% since pandemic  Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD urged the Taoiseach to change course on housing and introduce emergency eviction ban to stem the flow of renters being evicted from the private rental market…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin Central Marie Sherlock and by-election candidate Ruth O’Dea have expressed sympathies with the family, friends and colleagues of a Congolese man, living here in Ireland for many years, who died in Dublin on Friday. Speaking today, Deputy Sherlock said: “I want to offer my deepest condolences to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Laura Harmon and Cllr Peter Horgan have said the decision to refuse an oral hearing on the planning appeal for Bessborough is a misstep and the wrong approach to take. Cllr. Peter Horgan said: “It’s deeply disappointing that An Coimisiún Pleanála will not hold oral hearings on the Bessborough…

News – The Labour Party Withdrawal of comments not enough – Ahern must apologise and clarify that they were false Vacuum in leadership on immigration threatens the safety of minorities in Ireland – public information campaign needed to emphasise the positive impacts of immigration on Ireland  Labour Party Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South…