News – The Labour Party“The decision of Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to close Nenagh’s New Community Nursing Home and privatise it is one of the most disgraceful decisions I’ve seen a Health Minister impose on a local community. “The people of North Tipperary were screwed when Fianna Fáil closed Nenagh’s A&E and ICU in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Ireland South Candidate Niamh Hourigan was speaking today following reports that Spain will recognise Palestinian statehood by July. Niamh Hourigan said: “We commend the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for his courageous decision to recognise Palestinian statehood by July. As a leader within the Party of European Socialists, his commitment…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Rebecca Moynihan today sounded the alarm on the childcare crisis gripping Ireland. As reported by The Independent, less than 35% of areas across the country currently have creche places available, and in some places parents are facing up to three years of waiting. Senator Moynihan said, “The government is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Mark Wall has slammed the government’s ineffective response to dealing with the issue of vacant and derelict buildings. As in many aspects of this Government’s record on housing, the approach to vacancy and dereliction has been abysmal. It has been marked by short-termism – not effective action. “Instead of…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Health Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has today on World Autism Awareness Day has called on Government to implement a National Autism Strategy and address the excessive waiting periods for autism assessment services. Deputy Smith said “The current waiting times for autism assessments are nothing short of a national scandal. Early…

News – The Labour Party Does Simon Harris believe paying tax is important? Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called out Simon Harris for seeking the vote of convicted criminal Michael Lowry TD Tuesday week in the Dáil. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Simon Harris looks set to utterly debase the office of An Taoiseach…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has called for the rapid introduction of legislation to curb short-term letting, including platforms like AirBnB. Deputy Bacik said: “Last night’s Prime Time once again highlighted the impact short term lets are having on the housing market. In Kilkee, Co.Clare, where I spent many…

News – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has issued a reminder to all drivers this bank holiday weekend to be careful on the roads. Deputy Smith said: “There have been far too many tragic accidents on our roads already in 2024 with 55 lives lost. Grief from awful tragedies has touched too many…