News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Further and Higher Education Annie Hoey has called on Simon Harris to account for his oversight across further and higher education institutions as multiple issues arise in the area. Senator Hoey said: “It’s clear that there’s a range of governance issues at further and higher education institutions, all…

News – The Labour Party Labour says it’s time for a General Election Three Taoisigh in one Dáil term risks devaluing the highest of offices Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has called on Independent TDs to vote against the status quo on Tuesday 9th April. Deputy Nash said: “From housing to health, to the cost…

News – The Labour Party Government must stand against raw deal for Irish farmers Labour MEP Candidate in Ireland South Niamh Hourigan has called on Government to step up and protect Irish farmers. Responding to  Emmanual Macron’s comments on the deal, Hourigan said the deal in its current form stands diametrically opposed to Europe’s climate…

News – The Labour Party Over 10,000 people homeless in Dublin. 4,170 children endure the trauma of homelessness. Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD was speaking following publication of the homeless figures for February 2024 which reveal another record high of 13,841 homeless people, with the number in Dublin surpassing 10,000 for the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged Government to end the discretionary treatment of Good Friday by introducing it as a permanent public holiday for all workers. Senator Sherlock said: “The situation as it stands is deeply unfair for workers. There is always confusion among workers as to whether Good…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Ireland South Euro Candidate Niamh Hourigan presented the Jim Larkin Thirst for Justice Award to the Palestinian ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, at the Labour Party conference in Dublin last weekend. Niamh Hourigan said, “The award acknowledges Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid’s unwavering dedication to her country and her…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD was today condemning continued Government inaction, following the publication of the Daft report confirming the dire state of Ireland’s housing crisis. With the number of homes available for purchase hitting an all-time low of below 10,500 on March 1st, 2024, it’s evident that…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Councillor for Limerick Conor Sheehan is calling for serious questions to be asked of the University of Limerick after it was revealed that UL paid over €600,000 per unit for 20 houses in Rhebogue which are being used as student accommodation without the correct planning permission. Cllr Conor Sheehan said:…