News – The Labour PartyLabour’s foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD said the agreement of Gaza ceasefire and return of hostages is a significant step towards peace. Deputy Smith said: “Any commitment towards a ceasefire must be welcomed. The world holds its breath as we await details and full agreement. The genocide carried out in…

News – The Labour Party Not clear that €1.5bn current expenditure rise will be sufficient to meet need. No extra funding earmarked for endometriosis despite investment promise in September. No sign of expanding GP care for children up to 12 years, reducing the drug payment scheme or eliminating prescription charges. Paltry commitment to additional bed…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Transport spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has called on Minister O’Brien to rule out any future fare increases on public transport services over the lifetime of this Government. Fare reductions in recent years have led to record-levels of public transport-use and Deputy Ahern has said this progress must be sustained and…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has today criticised the Government for abandoning disabled people and carers in Budget 2026. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil, Deputy Bacik said the Budget represented “handouts for burger barons and big builders, but broken promises for everyone else.” She called on the Government to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Climate, Environment and Energy Spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has said that the failure of the Government to provide targeted energy credits for vulnerable households in Budget 2026 represents a devastating blow for struggling families. Responding to the publication of the Budget today, Deputy Ahern said the omission will plunge more…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash TD has today welcomed the Government’s decision in Budget 2026 to finally transfer responsibility for collecting the Derelict Sites Levy from local authorities to the Revenue Commissioners. He said the move, which Labour has long called for, marks a significant step forward in holding big developers…

News – The Labour PartyCeann Comhairle, beidh daoine ag féachaint inniu agus ag cur ceist, cá bhfuil na gealltanas ó toghachán 2024? Cá bhfuil an laghdú ar táillí cúram leanaí, nó an cuairt saor go GP? Cá bhfuil na leaba ospidéal breise agus na gealltanais eile? Agus táid ag rá, conas is féidir buiséad a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Disability Senator Laura Harmon has condemned the lack of support for disabled people in today’s budget. Speaking following the publication of Budget 2026, Senator Harmon said: “Both the Programme for Government and the positively received National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People held commitments to improve upon systematic…