News – The Labour PartyLabour MEP candidate for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin today said that Russian interference in internal Georgian politics is the latest effort to derail the legitimate European aspirations of aspiring members. Georgia has been gripped by civil resistance opposed to the government’s attempt to pass a foreign agent law, seen by many…

News – The Labour Party Labour candidates have a plan to get Cork moving Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD today announced the launch of Labour’s Transport for Cork policy, aimed at transforming Cork City’s transport network and getting the city moving. The policy was unveiled on Monday, 27th May, with a clear commitment to building…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Dublin candidate Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for an immediate cessation of trade with Israel in the wake of its callous and deadly attack in Rafah. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “It’s time to go beyond the Occupied Territories Bill and demand a global boycott of Israel. “Israel’s actions have been…

News – The Labour PartyLaunching his vision for Limerick, Labour Directly Elected Mayor candidate Cllr Conor Sheehan has called for a fresh start for the city and county. Cllr Sheehan said: “I want to make Limerick the best place in Ireland to work, live and raise a family. Too many of my friends, neighbours and…

News – The Labour Party EU directive on Adequate Minimum Wages offers great opportunity to lift workers out of low paid trap. Officials from Minister Peter Burke’s department have said no legislative change is required. Trade unions tell us that significant legislative changes are needed to give effect to the spirit and intent of the…

News – The Labour Party Hourigan calls on Government to follow EU’s lead and stop infantilising young workers Labour Ireland South candidate Niamh Hourigan has called on Government to end age wage discrimination by putting an end to sub minimum wage rates for young people at work. As young people start looking for summer work,…

News – The Labour Party Research shows wealth tax on Billionaires could raise up to €40 billion a year for the EU. EU needs extra funding for the climate transition and a European Plan for Affordable Housing. Proposal was put on the recent G20 agenda by Brazil and has backing of several EU Ministers Labour…

News – The Labour Party Directly Elected Mayor for Dublin has potential once independent finance raising is ensured  Bertie’s preference for a Minister for Dublin is utterly out of touch Bertie Ahern has got it wrong once again, according to former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Labour Cllr for Pembroke Dermot Lacey, this time on…