News – The Labour PartySpeaking ahead of the long-awaited Oasis gigs, Labour Party spokesperson on Culture, Robert O’Donoghue recalls the outrageous price gouging allowed by Ticketmaster this time last year. Deputy O’Donoghue said: “Dynamic pricing is a scourge on modern music, sport, and cultural ticket purchases. Since Ticketmaster introduced the practice in 2022, fans and…

News – The Labour PartyAt a joint meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) and the Party’s Executive Board (EB) this evening, Thursday 31 July, it was agreed to support Deputy Catherine Connolly’s Presidential election campaign. At the meeting, PLP and EB members were briefed by the General Secretary on the Party’s membership consultation process…

News – The Labour Party Two years after branch closure slap-down, bank tries it on again Labour’s Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash TD has criticised AIB’s unilateral decision that will force staff to return to their designated office three days a week, without any consultation with employees and their union, the Financial Services Union. The decision,…

News – The Labour Party Horizon suspension must go further Labour’s Eoghan Kenny TD has said the European Commission must go further following its proposal to partially suspend Israel from the Horizon Europe research programme, citing the “severe” humanitarian crisis in Gaza. With the death toll now surpassing 60,000 and a man-made famine spreading, Labour…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson on Health, Marie Sherlock TD, has called on the Government to go further than a ban on HHC (hexahydrocannabinol) and to urgently introduce a public education campaign on this widely available drug. Deputy Sherlock said: “I welcome today’s announcement to increase regulation on the semi-synthetic cannabinoid HHC (hexahydrocannabinol)….

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Justice Spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has called on newly appointed Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to hit the ground running and deliver real reform across An Garda Síochána. His appointment, announced today, comes at a time of crisis for the force, with serious failures in recruitment, equipment safety, and morale amongst…

News – The Labour PartyLabour MEP for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has condemned tech giant Meta’s decision to cease all political advertising in the coming weeks. The announcement made last Friday by Meta – which owns Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Whatsapp – is “a dark day for democracy and will result in a massive increase…

News – The Labour Party A strong, united left is vital for Ireland’s future, but this unity cannot come at the cost of our core principles. True solidarity is built on a shared ethical foundation and an unwavering commitment to justice. It is from this position that Labour Youth must address the deep-seated concerns surrounding…