News – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour MEP for Dublin has called on the European Commission to urgently prepare a coordinated European response to protect households from a potential surge in inflation and energy prices driven by escalating Trump’s war on Iran and the ensuing regional crisis. Warning that families across Europe could face…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s health spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has called for action from Government to review termination of pregnancies where there is a diagnosis of fatal foetal abnormality in Ireland. Speaking during the Order of Business in the Dáil today, Deputy Sherlock said: “Care is being denied in Ireland for women who receive…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on this Government to issue a clear condemnation of the recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran as a breach of international law. She warned that Ireland’s failure to speak plainly is undermining our credibility. Speaking in the Dáil today with the Taoiseach, Deputy…

News – The Labour Party No supply shortage, no excuse Government has legal power to act Labour Enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has called on the Government to immediately introduce a maximum price order on home heating oil following sharp price hikes by suppliers in the wake of events in the Middle East. As households…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Cork North Central, Eoghan Kenny TD, has called on the Government to urgently intervene in the developing dispute within the National Ambulance Service over contracts for newly qualified paramedics. Deputy Kenny said: “The threat of industrial action within the National Ambulance Service should never have been allowed…

News – The Labour Party Build it and they will come, Minister must act Labour Climate and Transport spokesperson Deputy Ciarán Ahern has called on Government to urgently accelerate investment in safe, segregated cycling infrastructure following new figures showing a 50% rise in cycling for commuting in Dublin and strong public backing for more bike…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Alan Kelly TD, chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee said: “On January 20th in the Dail I asked the Taoiseach if he would contact X and ask them to turn up to face questioning at the Oireachtas committee on Media which I chair. The Taoiseach responded: “I will help in…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has selected Ruth O’Dea as its candidate for the upcoming Dublin Central by election. O’Dea, a long standing community activist and staff member in Deputy Marie Sherlock’s constituency office, will contest the seat on a platform focused on housing, public services and community integration. The selection took place…