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RTÉ’s failure to hold televised climate debate unreal – Nash

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at the launch of Labour’s finance plans, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash called out RTÉ’s failure to host televised debates on climate change. Deputy Nash urged the broadcaster to rethink its approach and ensure that climate issues are debated thoroughly during General Election 2024. Deputy Nash said: “The climate crisis…

12 November 2024

Fine Gael must reject O’Leary’s endorsement

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Ivana Bacik TD today condemned recent comments by Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, who doubled down on his claim that teachers “aren’t capable of getting things done.” Deputy Bacik said: “Fine Gael must unequivocally distance themselves from O’Leary and reject his endorsement, following a wave of outrage from teachers,…

Ivana Bacik TD
11 November 2024

Teachers are the linchpin of our society and our economy – Feeney

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at the Labour Party candidate launch today, Labour General Election candidate for Kildare North Cllr Angela Feeney called on all Government parties to distance themselves from comments made about teachers at a Fine Gael event. Cllr Feeney said: “As someone who has worked in education my whole life, I am…

10 November 2024

Ivana Bacik Launches Labour’s Election Campaign

News – The Labour Party Labour leader highlights progressive values at the heart of campaign Outlines six key missions Labour will focus on Government involvement must involve radical programme for change Ivana Bacik today launched Labour’s general election campaign at an event in Dublin with her team of candidates. Speaking at the launch Ivana Bacik…

Ivana Bacik TD
10 November 2024

Labour Party candidates fired up for General Election 2024

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Director of Elections for the upcoming General Election Brendan Howlin TD has set out Labour’s plans for the election. Deputy Howlin said: “The Labour Party is one of deep roots and green shoots and I am very proud of our candidates in communities across the country. Labour candidates have…

08 November 2024

Labour launches ambitious plan for housing

News – The Labour Party Build 50,000+ new homes annually  Stronger renter protections End vacancy and dereliction Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD today launched Labour’s transformative housing policy to deliver at least 50,000 new build homes a year, secure affordable housing for those hoping to buy a home, tackle vacancy and dereliction,…

Ivana Bacik TD
08 November 2024

It’s Time for Real Renters’ Rights Reform

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s general election candidate in Dublin South-Central, Councillor Darragh Moriarty, today launched Labour’s housing policy and demanded action to end Ireland’s housing crisis. With a fully costed plan Labour is committed to providing renters with the legal protections they need and deserve. Councillor Moriarty said: “Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael’s Housing…

08 November 2024

Labour demands urgent action to end vacancy and dereliction amidst housing crisis

News – The Labour Party Housing policy for homes, not vacancy Labour’s Duncan Smith TD, has announced Labour’s comprehensive plan to end vacancy and dereliction as a crucial measure ahead of the general election, emphasising the Labour Party’s commitment to addressing Ireland’s deepening housing crisis. Speaking in Dublin, Smith outlined Labour’s plan for a national…

08 November 2024

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