Labour’s Workers’ Rights Spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has condemned the ongoing dispute between Meta and Connect Trade Union as a clear example of Ireland’s failure to adequately protect workers’ rights, particularly for those in trade unions. The dispute, which centres on Meta’s unilateral changes to working conditions, reveals the dangerous reality that Irish workers can…

Labour’s General Election Candidate for Limerick City Councillor Conor Sheehan has called for immediate and decisive action following the revelation that Budget 2025 will deliver only one-third of the 335 beds promised, despite University Hospital Limerick (UHL) facing a current deficit of 230 beds. The people of the Midwest region, already contending with severe hospital…

Money for mobile phone pouches but not for reduced class sizes or enough places for children with additional needs   Dublin West Labour General Election candidate Cllr John Walsh has slammed Budget 2025 for failing to deliver for schools and children with additional educational needs: Cllr Walsh said: ‘It is simply ludicrous that the Government…

Limerick Labour General Election candidate Cllr Conor Sheehan has slammed Budget 2025 for failing to deliver the housing we need in Limerick. Cllr Sheehan said: “Never in the history of the State has there been so much good money thrown after bad. As a young person, struggling with housing, struggling with accessing healthcare and struggling…

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Go raibh maith agat Ceann Comhairle, This country has resources which are the envy of many of our neighbours. But, in the Ireland of 2024, even workers with good jobs and their own homes suffer from a lack of public infrastructure. Those without homes suffer – those at the sharp…

Labour legislation would compel orders to contribute in full to redress scheme Bacik welcomes Taoiseach’s commitment to refer Bill to Attorney General Labour leader Ivana Bacik has urged the Government to enact Labour’s Bill that would ensure religious orders are compelled to contribute in full to redress schemes for survivors of abuse. Questioning the Taoiseach…

As child benefit is not paid in the month a child is born, Labour Wexford Cllr George Lawlor has pointed out that babies born in December will be excluded from the Budget Child Benefit Bonanza, and called on the government to fix this and give Christmas babies a boost. Cllr Lawlor said: “The government has…

Labour’s Health Spokesperson, Duncan Smith TD, speaking in the Dáil had condemned Government’s Budget  2025 as a cynical attempt to buy votes, while neglecting critical areas that require urgent attention. Deputy Smith said: “This budget might seem like it’s covering all bases, but if you’re a child waiting for a place in a class for…