News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP for Dublin has condemned comments by Simon Harris suggesting that a significant number of people in emergency accommodation do not have a housing need, describing the remarks as deeply offensive, factually wrong and a clear attempt to shift blame away from Government failure. Ó Ríordáin said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Harmon has said that a meeting with the Minister for Further and Higher Education today was constructive, but warned that students and families urgently need clarity and action on fees, rent and accommodation, as costs continue to spiral. Speaking following the meeting in Leinster…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s workers’ rights spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove has slammed Government has voted against Labour’s National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Young Persons, Apprentices and Interns) Bill 2025 following a debate in the Seanad yesterday evening, a decision that will see sub-minimum wage rates remain in place for young workers, apprentices and interns….

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Climate Spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has said that reports the Minister for Climate, Darragh O’Brien is seeking to waive pre legislative scrutiny of the Strategic Gas Reserve Bill are deeply concerning, warning that legislation of this scale and consequence must not be rushed through the Oireachtas without proper examination. Deputy…

News – The Labour PartyToday the Education (Leave for Injuries) Bill 2025 was introduced by Senator Harmon in the Seanad. This Bill was developed by Senator Harmon in consultation with Fórsa, the INTO and Cork-based campaigner and Special Education Teacher, Sophie Cole. Senator Harmon said: “My Bill calls on the Government to amend and extend…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s George Lawlor TD today called for urgent and decisive Government action to address the worsening road safety and transport crisis at Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil. Speaking after yet another day of traffic chaos across Dublin and surrounding counties, Deputy Lawlor said this Government is failing commuters, families and road…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Children, Disability and Equality Spokesperson Mark Wall TD has said that today’s childcare announcement from the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality confirms that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael still have no credible plan to fix a childcare system that is failing families, workers and providers. He warned that yet…

News – The Labour Party Labour to protest against student rent hikes tomorrow at 11am ⁠Labour calls for action on student accommodation Labour spokesperson for further and higher education Senator Laura Harmon said the Minister must reduce the cost of education. Speaking in advance of a cross party protest outside Leinster House tomorrow at 11am…