€1bn Sláintecare Transition Fund for reform Universal Social Charge ringfenced for healthcare Four-point plan for better care, staffing, facilities, and technology The Labour Party today launched its transformative plan for Ireland’s health service, putting people and patients at the heart of care. Labour’s vision is a health service where everyone can access the treatment they…

⁠€1.5bn spent treating obesity vrs €170mn on sport Labour will invest in community facilities Grow Ireland’s domestic league Learn from countries like Croatia, Belgium and Portugal Provide communities with the funding needed The Labour Party has today launched its ambition and vision for football in Ireland. Speaking in Drogheda today, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash…

Parents desperate for a childcare place can’t afford another half-baked plan from Fine Gael. Labour candidate for Dublin South West, Cllr Ciaran Ahern has described the Fine Gael plan for 30,000 public early year places by 2030 as threadbare on details, and urged parent’s and early educators to back Labour’s comprehensive proposals for a universal…

Daft report shows relentless scale of problem Urgent Need to bolster RTB powers Rental inspections are up but enforcement is non-existent Renters evicted at the whim of landlords Some landlords breaching employment and rental laws The Labour Party launched its plans to back renters today. Labour’s General Election candidate in Dublin South Central Cllr Darragh…

Labour’s general election candidate in Kildare North, Councillor Angela Feeney, has criticised the decision to withdraw funding from the Tenant in Situ scheme, warning that it will lead to increased homelessness for families across the country. Councillor Feeney said: “It beggars belief that, during a housing crisis of this magnitude, this Government would pull the…

*** Check against delivery *** I am pleased to welcome you all to the launch of Labour’s economic and fiscal plan for Ireland. Our mission is to purse an economic agenda for social progress that works for all and builds better together, to reduce inequality and delivers good jobs and economic development in all parts…

Speaking at the launch of Labour’s finance plans, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash called out RTÉ’s failure to host televised debates on climate change. Deputy Nash urged the broadcaster to rethink its approach and ensure that climate issues are debated thoroughly during General Election 2024. Deputy Nash said: “The climate crisis should be the primary…

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik TD today condemned recent comments by Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, who doubled down on his claim that teachers “aren’t capable of getting things done.” Deputy Bacik said: “Fine Gael must unequivocally distance themselves from O’Leary and reject his endorsement, following a wave of outrage from teachers, parents, and communities across…