Labour Councillor for Limerick Conor Sheehan is calling for serious questions to be asked of the University of Limerick after it was revealed that UL paid over €600,000 per unit for 20 houses in Rhebogue which are being used as student accommodation without the correct planning permission. Cllr Conor Sheehan said: “This is very concerning…

Introduction Thank you comrades, I want to thank my friend Aodhán for those kind and generous words. He will make an incredible MEP for Dublin. As a football fanatic, I’m sure Aodhán would love to be at Lansdowne Road right now, and I’d be there myself, but tonight we have important work to do. Across…

Labour’s Dublin candidate, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, will officially launch his European election campaign today, setting out a bold vision for the city’s future. Speaking ahead of his European campaign launch, Ó Ríordáin outlined his commitment to fight tirelessly for Dubliners. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said, “Dublin needs someone who will tirelessly advocate for its…

Labour’s Senator Rebecca Moynihan today welcomed Tesco Ireland’s announcement of a price reduction in the cost of leading baby formula brands.  Senator Moynihan said,  “The very basics of being able to feed your baby should be the metric on which every society is judged. The staggering 30% increase in baby formula prices since 2020 is…

Government must promptly act on Assisted Dying Committee Report Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey, who sat on the Oireachtas Committee for Assisted Dying, emphasised the urgency of the committee’s findings, published on Wednesday. She stressed the need for legislative action to address the complex issue of assisted dying in Ireland.  Senator Hoey said “The Assisted Dying…

Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has issued a resounding call for a general election following the resignation of An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. The current political landscape demands a swift response to ensure the people’s voice is heard loud and clear. Deputy Bacik said  “It is utterly untenable that we would see this Government remain in…

68% of 18-34 year olds live at home Labour calls for renewed sense of urgency on housing crisis Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey has highlighted the pressing issue of youth housing crisis as revealed by the 2022 Census, which indicates that a staggering 68% of 18-34 year olds are still living with their parents, totaling 522,486…

Progressives lead the way in the European Parliament, Ireland must follow Labour’s Enterprise Spokesperson Ged Nash TD has today welcomed a groundbreaking 1st law approved by the European Parliament committee on Legal affairs. This law, approved under the leadership of the progressives (Labour’s grouping in the Parliament), would obligate companies to take responsibility for the…