News – The Labour PartyLabour’s education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD, together with Councillor John Walsh in Dublin West, have called on the Department of Education to immediately publish the long awaited report of the Government’s Taskforce on Special Education in Dublin 15 and to urgently roll out a centralised application system for autism class school…

News – The Labour PartyToday the Labour Party launched its ‘Together We Thrive’ campaign – highlighting the contribution of migrants to Ireland’s economy and society. The campaign will run for the next three weeks and features the real-life story of immigrants to Ireland from Ukraine, Syria and India.   Speaking at the launch Party Leader…

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….