News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson, Senator Laura Harmon, has criticised the Government’s reported plans to increase third-level student fees, accusing Fine Gael of reneging on their election commitment. Senator Harmon said: “During the election campaign, Simon Harris said that “third level education fees will need to be phased out in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has expressed concern at reports that planning permissions fell by more than 50% in three Dublin council areas last year. Deputy Sheehan said: “All the experts within the housing industry are clear – emergency measures are needed to address the fall in permissions. Despite this,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Laura Harmon has today (Tuesday, April 1st) published the Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025, which seeks to criminalise the act of soliciting sexual services in exchange for a reduced rent or in lieu of rent. The Bill, launched at Leinster House, introduces a fine…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s spokesperson on tourism, George Lawlor TD, has expressed deep concern over new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealing a 30% decrease in foreign visitors to Ireland in February 2025 compared to the same month last year. This significant decline underscores the urgent need for government intervention to support…

News – The Labour Party Potential job loses in GOAL deeply concerning Labour foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has called on Government to work with EU partners to reverse cuts to international aid funding. Deputy Smith said at a time where more than 120 million people are displaced worldwide, now more than ever, aid…

News – The Labour PartyThe latest homelessness figures released today reveal a devastating new record – 3,434 children are now homeless in Dublin, with 15,378 people living in emergency accommodation across the country. Dublin MEP and Labour Party Spokesperson for Dublin, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has slammed the Government’s inaction, calling the crisis a “legacy of…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking at the launch of the Infant Feeding in Emergencies on the Island of Ireland report, Labour Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD said that there is a glaring and forgotten gap in Ireland’s emergency preparation that needs to be addressed. Opening the conference Deputy Sherlock said: “Infant and child feeding has…

News – The Labour Party Record 15,378 homeless, including 4,653 children Labour’s housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has written to the Minister for Housing demanding urgent action following the release of February’s homelessness figures, which show a record 15,378 people without a home, including 4,653 children. Deputy Sheehan has outlined key policy measures that could…