News – The Labour Party Smith calls for Government to make statement in Dáil following revelations that Ireland approved €20mn in dual-use exports to IDF and Israeli Defence Ministry  Labour’s foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD called on  Minster Peter Burke to make an urgent statement in the Dáil following revelations that the Department of…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party candidate in the Dublin Central bye-election Ruth O’Dea has called on Bertie Ahern to withdraw his comments on migration, describing them as crossing a line. O’Dea said: “Ahern’s comments are beyond the pale. It is irresponsible, and he has crossed a line. “The comments are nothing short of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party by-election candidate for Dublin Central Ruth O’Dea has implored Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to provide long-term investment in One Family’s New Futures programme. As the class of 2026 graduated in Dublin yesterday, O’Dea said employment programmes like these that support single parent families are a critical piece of…

News – The Labour PartyDublin Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has warned that the European Commission’s proposed “28th Regime” for company law risks creating a back door for companies to sidestep labour protections unless strong social safeguards are built into the proposal. The proposal, known as “EU Inc.”, being led by Commissioner Michael McGrath, would…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik TD called out Government’s failure to spend wisely during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today. Deputy Bacik said communities have been deserted by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil during the crippling cost of living crisis through their failure to enact a mini-Budget. Deputy Bacik called on Government…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Wexford George Lawlor has urged Minister James Browne to intervene and demand action for ambulance strikers in Wexford and across the country. Deputy Lawlor said: “Our National Ambulance Service is creaking at the seems because of chronic understaffing. I stand in solidarity with all those striking today, but…

News – The Labour Party Outrageous that the HSE and Minister have allowed it to come to this — the HSE must come to the table with an offer. Minister must intervene to ensure continuity of services and engage with unions on their legitimate grievances. HSE must urgently address severe understaffing — 1,860 paramedics short…

News – The Labour Party Enact the Occupied Territories Bill with goods and services now – Ogbu Labour Councillor Helen Ogbu has called on Government to immediately enact the Occupied Territories Bill and include both goods and services, warning that continued delays are undermining Ireland’s commitment to international law and human rights. Speaking in Galway…