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Clarity needed on Extra Time pilot for students with dyslexia and dyscalculia

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has called on the Minister for Education to urgently provide clarity on the details of the Extra Time Pilot under the Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations (RACE) Scheme for 2026. Deputy Kenny said that while the scheme has been announced, schools and families have…

29 October 2025

Harmon calls for real action after shocking Cork assaults

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Laura Harmon has expressed deep shock and anger following the violent attack on two drag performers in Cork city over the weekend. She has called for urgent action from the Minister for Justice to ensure that everyone in Ireland can feel safe and respected, regardless of who they are….

28 October 2025

Department of Justice have questions to answer about ongoing Garda issues

News – The Labour PartyMember of the Public Accounts Committee and Labour TD Eoghan Kenny has expressed his concern at the failure of the Secretary General of the Department of Justice to answer serious questions about Garda management and practices during today’s meeting. Speaking following the Committee, Deputy Kenny said: “The Secretary General was unable…

23 October 2025

Endometriosis Replacement Treatment abroad scheme is being set up to fail

News – The Labour Party Concerns regarding endometriosis sufferers’ ability to travel abroad.  No reference to the hospitals and clinics that women are travelling to in Greece and Romania in the new scheme.  New conditions placed on post operative care are not credible.  HSE and the Department must create a workable surgery abroad scheme.  Speaking…

22 October 2025

Ó Ríordáin: “Racism and division, not concern for victims, behind Citywest riots”

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson for Dublin and MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin expressed his horror at the reports of a sexual assault on a young child and condemned the subsequent violence in City West, accusing rioters of having no real concern for women and children. “All our thoughts are with the ten-year old…

22 October 2025

Bacik expresses sympathy at death of former Labour Senator Michael Calnan

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD has expressed her sympathy to the family, friends and constituents of former Labour Party Senator and councillor for Cork South-West, Michael Calnan, on his passing this week. Deputy Bacik said: “Michael Calnan served in the long tradition of Labour representatives from West Cork and Dunmanway…

Ivana Bacik TD
22 October 2025

Bacik slams Government failure to act on food price inflation

News – The Labour Party Groceries up 20% this Christmas Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD today raised the issue of the cost of living with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil, calling for urgent Government action to tackle soaring food prices and the pressure on working families. Deputy Bacik said: “Reports…

Ivana Bacik TD
21 October 2025

Ó Ríordáin Proposes Radical Housing Vision for EU

News – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin today presented a radical vision for the role of the European Union in housing. The proposals include: €300 billion EU investment Recognition of housing as a human right Reform of state aid rules to unblock investment in social housing Stronger tenants’ rights Protections against eviction, particularly for children…

21 October 2025

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