Labour’s Dublin candidate for the European elections Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has expressed his concern at Ursula von Der Leyen’s decision to seek a second term as president of the European Commission. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “A vote for Fine Gael in the forthcoming European elections is a vote for Ursula Von Der Leyen. The…

Labour’s Transport Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD Deputy Smith said “The initiation of Metrolink Oral Hearings with An Bord Pleanala marks a pivotal moment for Dublin, but it comes after far too long a wait. The Government’s procrastination has only exacerbated the challenges faced by our city and its residents. We cannot afford to delay any…

Labour’s Director of Elections for the Family and Care Referendum, Senator Marie Sherlock, is calling for a yes yes vote to bring Ireland’s Constitution up to date with the reality of family life in Ireland and to fight for a fairer future for all those who are excluded from support by the State. Senator Sherlock…

Niamh Hourigan has been selected as the Labour Party’s candidate for the European elections in the Ireland South constituency. The Limerick native sociologist was selected as the Labour candidate for the Ireland South constituency in the upcoming European Parliament elections at a convention in the Metropole Hotel in Cork City on Sunday afternoon. Welcoming her…

Labour’s Further and Higher education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey has expressed deep concern that private student landlords are planning to extend lease lengths and the Minister for Further and Higher Education is failing to protect students and tackle the issue. Senator Hoey said: “Students across the country are facing an unprecedented crisis in securing adequate…

Lack of transparency is corroding confidence in new management team. Labour calls for publication of Coveney and Collins resignation letters. Minister has serious questions to answer about her laissez faire role regarding the public broadcaster. Senator Marie Sherlock said RTÉ’s Director General must set the record straight on exit packages for all staff that were…

Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD today at Leaders Questions has condemned the alarming revelations surrounding the culture at the top levels of RTÉ. Deputy Bacik said “We know that many RTÉ employees are denied fair wages, pensions, holidays, and maternity leave due to being trapped in bogus self-employment contracts, while we see an exorbitant retirement…

Labour’s Health Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD today underscored the critical need for immediate action in reforming the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). With mounting concerns over the well-being of our youth, Smith highlighted the urgent demand for governance and clinical reforms in CAMHS, stressing the limitations of the Mental Health Commission in ensuring…