News – The Labour PartyLabour’s justice spokesperson Alan Kelly TD said the use of the same company for Fiosrú following the Arts Council IT overruns beggars belief. Deputy Kelly said: “The fact that the same company was used by Fiosrú – after the Arts Council saga – shows the failure of this Government to keep…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash TD has today launched a new campaign urging people across Ireland to contact their pension managers/trustees or investment providers to ensure they are not, directly or indirectly, investing in enterprises operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, registered or headquartered in Israel, or supplying the Israeli Defence…

News – The Labour Party Government Must Not Roll Back on College Affordability Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Laura Harmon has criticised plans by Minister James Lawless to reverse the reduction in student fees introduced last year. Speaking today following comments by the Minister, Senator Harmon said any such move would be a…

News – The Labour Party Government must take clear steps to immediately operate and manage the Emeis controlled 27 nursing homes. Patient safety and welfare cannot wait for the HIQA review.   Labour to set out proposals to end big business nursing home involvement in the nursing home sector in Private Members motion on Wednesday.  We…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator from Cork South Central Laura Harmon has urged Government to extend redress for survivors of Mother and Baby Homes to anyone who spent any time in such an institution. Speaking in advance of a commemoration event in Bessborough today, Senator Harmon said: “The commemoration in Bessborough will be poignant…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik TD will lead the Labour Party’s contingent at this year’s Pride March in Dublin from 12 noon today. Speaking in advance, Deputy Bacik said: “We in the Labour Party look forward to honouring the tradition of Pride today. As we take to the streets in Dublin, we…

News – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP and Labour spokesperson for Dublin has condemned the government for presiding over yet another devastating rise in child homelessness. Describing the latest figures as “a national disgrace and a political failure of the highest order”, Ó Ríordáin said: “There are now 3,589 homeless children in Dublin alone…

News – The Labour PartyThis weekend, Labour LGBTQ+ activists will travel to the Budapest Pride March to stand up to Viktor Orban’s disgraceful ban and to stand in solidarity with the Hungarian LGBTQ+ community. Labour LGBTQ+ activist Karl Hayden said: “We’re journeying to Budapest to stand in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community—because every person deserves respect,…