News – The Labour PartySpeaking on the deadline day for School Transport Payments (today, Friday, June 9th) Labour Spokesperson on Rural and Community Development Seán Sherlock said it is critical that the Minister for Education confirm that those paying by the deadline will receive a school bus seat. Deputy Sherlock said: “Already parents and students…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has expressed his concern at Government’s failure to provide ICT grants to schools since 2021. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “There seems to be no joined up thinking in the Department of Education. Rather than taking a proactive, collaborative approach with schools, the Minister lurches from…

News – The Labour Party Labour calls for playing pitches in towns with a population above 5,000 Labour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall has said the time for photo ops for football is over. Calling for Government to take action now and invest in football in Ireland, Senator Wall said it’s time for investment in…

News – The Labour Party Time for Department of Taoiseach to take responsibility for co-ordinating national effort Labour leader and housing spokesperson Ivana Bacik has urged Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to step up and take responsibility for the ongoing failures to provide shelter for people fleeing war. Deputy Bacik said: “Cabinet is set to sign off…

News – The Labour PartyLabour finance and enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash has said it is now time for legislative action to force supermarkets to be more transparent on profits and pricing. Deputy Nash said: “Ultra-profitable Tesco has been first out of the traps today on their PR campaign to be the first to lower prices…

News – The Labour PartyAs Dubliners get ready to head to our coasts to celebrate the sunny Bank Holiday weekend, Labour Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik has called on the government to make good on its commitment to her and to pass the Dublin Bay Bill. Deputy Bacik tabled the Dublin…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader and spokesperson on Climate, Ivana Bacik TD, said today that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report showing Ireland is on course to fall short of its 2030 climate targets by a large margin provides further proof that the government is kicking the can on climate action. Deputy Bacik said:…

News – The Labour Party Historically low unemployment rate must not dupe Government into false assurances about working conditions. Labour Party spokesperson on Workers’ Rights Marie Sherlock has said news today that Ireland has recorded the lowest ever level of unemployment must not dupe Government into false sense of assurance about working conditions in this…