News – The Labour PartyLabour’s foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has expressed his deep concern about Irish citizens who have been detained by ICE and has reiterated his calls to the Minister for Foreign Affairs to intervene. Deputy Smith said: “Just last week I raised the concerning fact that data showed an increase in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD will introduce legislation into the Dáil this week to strengthen school responses to medical emergencies Marking International Epilepsy Day (tomorrow, 9th February 2026), Kenny, who lives with epilepsy, said this bill is about preparing and protecting school communities and the overall health and wellbeing of…

News – The Labour Party Labour vow to sit through the night to have meaningful debate on new rental rules  Labour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has tabled a series of critical amendments to the deeply flawed rent legislation that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will ram through the Dáil next week. Deputy Sheehan said:…

News – The Labour PartyLocal Labour Party representatives have called on the Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to intervene urgently to prevent the deportation of 14-year-old Joseph Oyekanmi and his family next week, warning that their removal from Ireland would cause huge damage to their communities. The family has faced uncertainty for months now, and…

News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin Central, Marie Sherlock has expressed her deep sadness at the devastating news that one person has died and three others have been injured in a serious bus collision on North Earl Street, Dublin 1. Deputy Sherlock said: “I want to express my deepest condolences to the family,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to urgently seek clarity from United States authorities following new data showing an increase in Irish citizens interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention and deportation procedures, warning that Irish people are facing alarming conditions and…

News – The Labour PartyLabour enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has today expressed concern following confirmation that discount retailer EuroGiant has entered liquidation, placing up to 640 jobs across Ireland under threat. Deputy Lawlor is calling on the company to secure the best possible outcome for workers. Deputy George Lawlor said:  “My thoughts today are…

News – The Labour PartyLabour LGBTQ+ today warmly welcomes the announcement that the Government has approved legislation to establish a statutory disregard scheme for historic convictions related to consensual same-sex sexual activity. This decision marks a historic leap forward in addressing one of the most profound injustices experienced by LGBTQ+ people in Ireland. For decades,…