News – The Labour Party Report findings expose Government failure to properly fund homecare and support services Labour Party Social Protection Spokesperson Mark Wall TD has said the findings of a new report from Family Carers Ireland should serve as a wake-up call to Government, after it reported that family carers continue to face significant…

News – The Labour Party Government must match words with action on Gaza and Ukraine  Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on the Government to take meaningful action to uphold international law and protect human life, warning that statements of concern are no substitute for practical measures. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil…

News – The Labour Party Enough excuses, Government must launch full investigation into Aughinish exports now Labour’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has called for an urgent State investigation into Aughinish Alumina amid mounting concerns that alumina produced in Ireland is continuing to enter Russia and contribute to the production of aluminium used by…

News – The Labour Party Public consultation is admission that last year’s apartment standards proposals were wrong Reduced standards risk poorer quality homes Labour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has said the Minister for Housing’s decision to launch a public consultation on revised apartment planning guidelines is an admission that the Government got it wrong…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s health spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has welcomed the end to the standoff between the Minister for Health and doctors at the Rotunda hospital. “For all the staff of the Rotunda who provide brilliant care and for the  women attending the hospital, the end of the impasse this evening is welcome….

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has called for bravery and for Ireland to walk away from the Ireland versus Israel match in October. Deputy Smith said: “Changing the venue for the game is a cop out. We need to stop the game and be brave enough to walk away…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson and Dublin Central TD Marie Sherlock has said the current debacle between the Rotunda and the Minister and Department of Health must come to an end, and she called for discussions between both sides. Deputy Sherlock said: “Public hospital facilities must be used for publicly provided maternity…

News – The Labour Party Minister Foley must explain her failure to act and when legislation will be introduced. No progress on collective bargaining or remote work. Govt constantly voting down any legislation to strengthen rights. Labour spokesperson for worker’s rights, Senator Nessa Cosgrove has said the ongoing delays to the pay transparency directive is…