News – The Labour Party 108 candidates across 27 local authorities  Contesting all European constituencies  Pledges to build homes, tackle roads and build sustainable communities  Today, (Sunday 12th May), Labour unveiled 108 candidates contesting the local elections nationwide on June 7th. Launching Labour’s candidates for the local and European elections, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said…

News – The Labour Party** Check against delivery ** Comrades, members of the Connolly family, friends. As Leader of the Labour Party, it is an honour to gather here with friends; to address you as we commemorate the founder of our shared movement On his 108th anniversary, we recommit ourselves to the principles of James…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s candidate launch for local, European and Mayor of Limerick elections Labour’s Director of Elections for the local elections, Senator Mark Wall was speaking ahead of Labour’s candidate launch on Sunday. Senator Wall said: “Communities across the nation are crying out for dedicated representatives who will roll up their sleeves…

News – The Labour Party Urgent need for second ED Recruitment ban must be lifted Trolley numbers speak volumes Labour’s Limerick Mayoral Candidate Councillor Conor Sheehan has slammed the Minister for Health’s announcement to initiate a review into urgent and emergency care capacity in the mid-west region, questioning the necessity of such a move when…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik TD was speaking following news that Trinity College Dublin has agreed to work towards total divestment from the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Deputy Bacik said: “Along with Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey and my Labour colleagues, I welcome today’s reports that the College has…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey has expressed solidarity with the student protest at Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork. She also welcomed the Trinity College Dublin’s moves to review their financial links with Israeli universities and that it is divesting from investments in Occupied Palestinian Territories….

News – The Labour Party Permanent ceasefire in Gaza needed now Labour’s Eurocandidate for Ireland South, Niamh Hourigan, calls for immediate action to address the escalating crisis in Gaza. Niamh Hourigan said, “As we witness the continued devastation in Gaza, it is clear that urgent action is needed. It is imperative that EU leaders use…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Further and Higher education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey has expressed support for the student protest and encampment in Trinity College Dublin against the Universitys’ financial links to Israeli companies and ties to Israeli Institutions. Senator Hoey said: “The students of Trinity College Dublin are rightly protesting against Trinity’s financial investments…