News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on further and higher education Senator Laura Harmon has welcomed the publication of the report by the Oireachtas committee for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science on apprenticeships Speaking at the launch event today Senator Harmon said: “I welcome the publication of the report on apprentices and…

News – The Labour Party Stagnant funding and ambition in HSE capital plan with a €14 million cut in HSE capital plan. Snail’s pace bed plan is not at the races when it comes to delivering the capacity required in our health service with just 143 acute beds to be completed this year. HSE capital…

News – The Labour Party 2026 Housing Acquisitions Programme represents a cut in real terms We need a less restrictive circular immediately – Councils need the power to spend this money. Labour’s housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has said that the Government’s announcement of €373 million under the 2026 Second Hand Social Housing Acquisitions Programme represents…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on this Government to provide immediate clarity and long-term certainty for schools, parents and Special Needs Assistants following the latest reversal on proposed SNA reductions, raised in the Dáil today.  Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Deputy Bacik said that while the confirmation that there will…

News – The Labour Party President signs bill to pave the way for new rent rules which will cause rents to soar Labour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has warned that renters will face severe pressure after President Connolly today signed the Government’s new rent legislation into law, paving the way for sweeping changes to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has today warned that the Government’s new Maritime Security Strategy, due to be unveiled tomorrow, must strengthen the protection of Ireland’s seas without undermining our long held policy of military neutrality. Speaking in advance of the publication of the plan, Deputy Smith called on…

News – The Labour Party Government row back welcome, however damage to Special Education deeply concerning Labour education spokesperson Deputy Eoghan Kenny has said serious questions remain for Government following its decision to roll back proposed cuts to Special Needs Assistant supports and allocate €19 million for additional SNAs. Deputy Kenny said that while the…

News – The Labour Party Latest Daft report shows average two bed apartment now an alarming €2,086 per month Minister on a hiding to nothing if he believes the rent hike bill will fix market   Labour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has slammed Government following publication of the latest Daft.ie Rent Report, which shows…