News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on Government to include Labour’s proposed Safe Fund in Budget 2027, saying women and children experiencing domestic abuse cannot afford further delays. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today, Deputy Bacik raised the alarming increase in the number of women killed violently this…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin Central Marie Sherlock has described the State purchase of the old Carlton Cinema site as a “game changer”, saying it must herald a new era in the redevelopment of O’Connell Street and Moore Street. Deputy Sherlock said: “It’s hugely welcome news that the State has purchased the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has criticised the Government’s decision to bring forward the deadline for applications for special classes for the 2027 school year to 1 September, warning that it will pile unnecessary pressure on families already struggling to secure appropriate school places for their children. Deputy Kenny said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Limerick Conor Sheehan has called on the Minister for Health to urgently intervene following the sudden closure of the dedicated Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC) community midwife clinic at University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL). Deputy Sheehan said the sudden closure of the dedicated VBAC community midwife clinic at…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on the Government to withdraw its delaying amendment to Labour’s Civil Liability (Child Sexual Abuse Proceedings Against Unincorporated Bodies of Persons) Bill 2025, ahead of a vote on the legislation tomorrow night. In the Dáil today, Deputy Bacik urged the Government to allow the…

News – The Labour Party On-going cost of living crisis demands urgent action on public sector pay Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD today called on Government to immediately engage in meaningful public sector pay negotiations, warning in the Dáil that workers cannot shoulder the burden of Ireland’s soaring cost of living while Government delays action. …

News – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Climate and Energy Ciarán Ahern TD has called on the Government to put the brakes on further data centre expansion as new figures from the CSO show that they accounted for 23% of energy consumed in Ireland last year. This represents a 10% growth in just one year…

News – The Labour Party Huge turnout of residents from Dublin 7 at City Hall rally on Monday evening to call for changes to the bin bag ban. Big win for the campaign as Dublin City Council defers changes until October to allow for consultation. Residents highlighted that they simply do not have the space…