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Energy Minister provides no comfort for PAYE workers

News – The Labour Party Targeted Energy credits urgently needed with nearly half a million homes in arrears on their bills Retrofitting and solar upgrades must also be fast-tracked. Labour Energy spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has criticised Minister Darragh O’Brien for failing to provide any support for households struggling with electricity bills that will now…

19 April 2026

PAYE workers being squeezed as cost of living bites – Ogbu

News – The Labour Party Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ignoring PAYE workers Labour calls for targeted supports and fair taxation Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in Galway West, has warned that working people are being pushed to the brink as the cost of living crisis deepens, saying the issue is coming up time and…

19 April 2026

Ireland must learn lessons on climate and cost of living from Spain and global progressives

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at a mass gathering of global progressives and world leaders in Barcelona, hosted by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik has highlighted the lessons Ireland can learn on addressing the challenges of climate change and the cost of living crisis. Deputy Bacik is attending the Global…

Ivana Bacik TD
18 April 2026

Cork Luas must move from consultation to construction now – Kenny

News – The Labour PartyLabour Eoghan Kenny TD has welcomed the launch of public consultation on the preferred route for the Cork Luas, describing it as a significant milestone for the city, while calling for urgent Government action to ensure the project is fully funded and delivered without delay. Deputy Kenny said: “The launch of…

17 April 2026

Cork Luas progress welcome, but communities must be heard – Harmon

News – The Labour Party Consultation cannot be a box-ticking exercise by Government Clear timeline needed, work must begin urgently Labour’s Senator Laura Harmon has described the Cork Luas as an important step forward for the city, while stressing that meaningful public consultation and clear delivery timelines must now follow. Senator Harmon said: “Progress on…

17 April 2026

Abandonment of Cabra cost rental plan must be wake up call for Government

News – The Labour Party Clúid abandons plans for forty cost rental homes in development of 144 homes on Bannow Road, Cabra. Cost rental a significant scheme to support those who do not qualify for social housing and cannot afford to buy – but there are questions about viability with increasing construction costs. Concerns about…

17 April 2026

PAYE workers must not be ignored by Government

News – The Labour PartyAs the Labour Employer Economic Forum meets today, Labour Enterprise and Employment spokesperson George Lawlor, has warned the government that it cannot ignore PAYE workers, and must address their cost of living concerns. Deputy Lawlor said: “After the LEEF meeting today, we need to hear real commitments and concrete action from…

17 April 2026

Labour Calls on Minister to Reverse “Anti-Trade Union” Circular Blocking Teachers from Promotion

News – The Labour PartyEoghan Kenny, Labour Party Spokesperson on Education, has today strongly condemned a new circular issued by the Department of Education which effectively bars members of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) from applying for Posts of Responsibility in schools. Deputy Kenny described the move as “deeply unfair, divisive, and…

17 April 2026

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