Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove has expressed her concern at recent attempts to stifle protest in Ireland and abroad. Senator Cosgrove said: “Peaceful protest is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. The reported actions taken against women outside Leinster House, from Mothers Against Genocide protesting against the horrific war in Gaza, on Monday morning are deeply…

Labour Party legislation would make it easier for survivors to seek justice from religious orders and associated trusts Just one order has made serious offer of redress for survivors of mother and baby homes Labour leader Ivana Bacik said the Government has no choice but to compel orders to pay redress to seek justice for…

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP has been appointed as the lead negotiator on housing for Socialists & Democrats Group (S&D), Labour’s political family in the European Parliament. This key role will see him drive the Group’s priorities on housing policy at the European level, focusing on tackling homelessness and ensuring affordable, secure housing for all. Speaking…

Labour children’s spokesperson Deputy Mark Wall has called on all local authorities to work to become autism friendly. Marking World Autism Day (tomorrow, April 2nd 2025), Deputy Wall said creating autism-friendly spaces is just one of the measures that must be progressed to have the rights of neurodivergent people realised. Deputy Wall said: “Many neurodivergent…

Parents should not have to be in constant battle with the State Shocking that Department does not have accurate data collection mechanisms Labour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny said it is simply unbelievable and unacceptable that a group of over 200 parents of children without suitable school placements for September are forced to camp outside Leinster…

Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson, Senator Laura Harmon, has criticised the Government’s reported plans to increase third-level student fees, accusing Fine Gael of reneging on their election commitment. Senator Harmon said: “During the election campaign, Simon Harris said that “third level education fees will need to be phased out in the coming years” to…

Labour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has expressed concern at reports that planning permissions fell by more than 50% in three Dublin council areas last year. Deputy Sheehan said: “All the experts within the housing industry are clear – emergency measures are needed to address the fall in permissions. Despite this, the new Housing Minister…

Labour’s Senator Laura Harmon has today (Tuesday, April 1st) published the Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025, which seeks to criminalise the act of soliciting sexual services in exchange for a reduced rent or in lieu of rent. The Bill, launched at Leinster House, introduces a fine of up to €50,000…