Labour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has issued a reminder to all drivers this bank holiday weekend to be careful on the roads. Deputy Smith said: “There have been far too many tragic accidents on our roads already in 2024 with 55 lives lost. Grief from awful tragedies has touched too many communities and Government has…

Labour 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 while the Taoiseach in…

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 of living, to the watering…

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 measures. Hourigan said: “We need…

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 first time. Deputy Bacik said,…

Labour 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 Friday counts as public…

Labour’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 tireless efforts to advocate…

Labour 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 urgent intervention is essential….