News – The Labour PartyLabour’s enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD said fuel retailers need to drive down prices for consumers in recognition of the release of oil reserves. Deputy Lawlor said: “It’s welcome that the IEA has recommended the releasing of oil reserves and people need to feel that and see that on the forecourts…

News – The Labour Party Built-for-purpose care settings urgently needed Labour’s spokesperson on children Mark Wall TD has expressed his deep concern following news that more than 1,100 children in Tusla’s care were placed in unregulated Special Emergency Arrangements throughout the last year. Figures released to Deputy Wall shows that the State paid €199.6 million…

News – The Labour Party 1,000 children could be without school place in September Labour’s education spokesperson has urged the Minister for Education to create a centralised application system within the National Council for Special Education to streamline the process of applying for school places for the forthcoming school year. Deputy Kenny said: “Any family…

News – The Labour PartyThe European Parliament today adopted its first-ever report dedicated entirely to housing, marking a major step in bringing the housing crisis onto the EU agenda. Labour MEP for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, who led negotiations for the Socialists & Democrats (S&D) Group and was the only Irish MEP in the negotiating…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Duncan Smith TD has called on the Taoiseach to follow Spain’s example in speaking out clearly against breaches of international law following today’s meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Deputy Smith warned that Government cannot afford to continue sitting on the fence ahead of next…

News – The Labour Party Extend fuel allowance by four weeks Provide double social welfare payment Cap prices of home heating oil  Targeted energy targets needed Labour’s social protection spokesperson Mark Wall TD has criticised Government’s failure to address the enormous cost of living crisis facing households following the outbreak of the war in Iran….

News – The Labour Party The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is critically understaffed — 1,860 paramedics short of the 2026 workforce plan — with major regional gaps and no agreed workforce framework in place. Offering new graduates 16‑week fixed‑term contracts is unacceptable and undermines 80 trainees who expected permanent roles. The Minister must act before…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party’s Alan Kelly TD and Conor Sheehan TD have welcomed the announcement of the acquisition of land at Raheen to facilitate a new hospital campus in Limerick. Speaking today, Deputy Sheehan said the ball is firmly in the Government’s court to make sure this piece of critical infrastructure is…