News – The Labour Party Climate Change Advisory Council warning today should ring alarm bells   Labour’s climate spokesperson Deputy Ciarán Ahern has today called for the immediate rollout of annual carbon budgets, warning that Government inaction is putting Ireland’s climate targets and communities at risk. Responding to today’s stark warning from the Climate Change…

News – The Labour Party Labour calls for inspections at Shannon Airport Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu, the party’s candidate in the Galway West by-election, has today called on the Government to urgently guarantee that no weapons destined for the war in the Middle East are being transported through Shannon Airport or Irish airspace. This comes…

News – The Labour Party Roundtable highlights exploitation and broken permit system Rising hate speech and abuse must be confronted The Labour Party today hosted a Together We Thrive roundtable in Dublin, bringing together trade unions, civil society organisations and migrant advocates to address rising hate speech, systemic exploitation in the workplace and failures in…

News – The Labour Party Families to face unprecedented commuting costs after Easter holidays Labour’s enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has called on Minister Burke to press for remote working options for commuters as the energy crisis continues to escalate. Deputy Lawlor said: “I’m calling on Government to make a clear plea to business to…

News – The Labour Party Beds in sheds not a solution to the housing crisis Labour Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has called on Government to rule out allowing landlords to rent out modular units in back gardens. Deputy Sheehan was speaking after a report in today’s Sunday Independent which said that the Government are…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Wexford, George Lawlor has expressed dismay at the decision to terminate the bus service connecting Rosslare Europort to Waterford, and committed to ensuring the issue is heard at the Oireachtas Transport Committee, and that the decision is reversed. Deputy Lawlor said: “I want to express my absolute dismay…

News – The Labour Party 17,308 people now homeless nationwide Over 5,400 children in emergency accommodation Labour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has said the Government can no longer ignore the escalating homelessness crisis, following the publication of the latest figures showing 17,308 people, including 5,457 children, are now in emergency accommodation – the highest…

News – The Labour Party• €600m overspend threatens school delivery Labour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has expressed serious concern following reports that a €600 million overspend in the Department of Education will be offset by cutting planned spending increases in other departments. Deputy Kenny said: “This is deeply worrying for schools, students and staff…