News – The Labour PartyLabour’s worker’s rights Spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove has cautiously welcomed the publication of the Government’s Action Plan on collective bargaining. Labour is calling on the Government to turn this plan into real progress for workers and to ensure that collective bargaining becomes the standard for workplaces in Ireland. Senator Cosgrove said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Conor Sheehan TD said reports that Ukrainian refugees may lose access to State housing support when the Temporary Protection Order ends in sixteen months are alarming. Deputy Sheehan said Government must rule out any sudden cliff edge in 2027 and commit to a plan that protects people from homelessness. Labour…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Social Protection Spokesperson Mark Wall TD has called for targeted energy support payments to protect households at risk of energy poverty, following new reports that the number of households in energy arrears has nearly doubled in four years.  Deputy Wall said: “We are now looking at a situation where nearly…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on Government to take immediate steps to protect people living in refugee and asylum accommodation, following the arson attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda last Friday.   Speaking at Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today, Deputy Bacik said that this Government has failed…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Enterprise Spokesperson George Lawlor TD has expressed deep concern following the announcement that Fastway’s parent company has gone into receivership, placing 300 jobs under immediate threat. It is understood that hundreds more could be affected among subcontractors and franchisees across the delivery network. Deputy Lawlor said: “This is deeply worrying…

News – The Labour PartyDublin Central Labour TD Marie Sherlock has said that Dublin City Council must get on with starting the redevelopment of Dalymount Stadium. Speaking in advance of a vote by Dublin City Councillors on the loan to fund the project, Deputy Sherlock said: “10 years on from Dublin City Council’s rescue of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has said the latest INTO survey on teacher shortages confirms a shocking and disproportionate impact on children with additional needs, and in DEIS and Irish-medium schools. The survey, published today, found that special schools had the highest rate of vacant posts at 56%. Labour is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Conor Sheehan TD has expressed deep sadness following the death of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, aged 86. A tireless campaigner and advocate for the most marginalised, Sr Stan devoted her life to tackling poverty, homelessness, and inequality in Ireland. Deputy Sheehan said: “Sr Stan’s passing marks the loss of one of…