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Sherlock calls for State-led action for workers

News – The Labour Party Larkin’s legacy demands action today Labour TD for Dublin Central Marie Sherlock today speaking at the annual James Larkin Commemoration in Dublin warned that Ireland stands at a historic crossroads, as global economic upheaval, unregulated artificial intelligence and the rise of the far right threaten workers, democracy and national sovereignty,…

31 January 2026

5,188 Children homeless – when will Government act?

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Deputy Conor Sheehan has today called for a renewed sense of urgency from Government following the publication of the December 2025 homeless figures, which show 16,734 people now living in emergency accommodation including 5,188 children. Speaking in response to the latest figures released today, Deputy Sheehan said the…

30 January 2026

State must lead on apprenticeships to deliver homes and services

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has today called on the Government to make the State the primary sponsor of apprenticeship programmes, warning that Ireland will not meet housing targets or deliver strong public services unless local authorities and State agencies directly train, employ and retain skilled workers. With the consultation…

29 January 2026

Minister Browne’s Met Éireann comments disgraceful

News – The Labour Party Govt must take responsibility for communications failures during Storm Chandra Labour’s climate spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has called out Minister James Browne for attempting to shirk blame for communications failures ahead of Storm Chandra. Deputy Ahern said: “The comments made by the Housing Minister about Met Éireann are extraordinary. Attempting…

28 January 2026

Heating supplement must be offered to those who need it now

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD and spokesperson on social protection Mark Wall has today called on Government to actively advertise the Heat Supplement payment through the community welfare service. Deputy Wall said: “This is a relatively unknown scheme to many, and is available to those who have extra heating needs because of age,…

28 January 2026

Schools excluded from priority building list left in limbo as Labour accuse Minister of politicising school building programme

News – The Labour Party Nearly 10% of all priority school building projects have been allocated to Galway, the Minister’s own constituency. Schools elsewhere face years of further delay despite long-standing commitments. Children and school staff are paying the price for political decision-making. Labour’s Education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has called on the Minister for…

28 January 2026

Statement by Ivana Bacik on the death of former Labour TD Brian O’Shea

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD has extended her condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues of Brian O’Shea who served as a Labour Party TD and Senator for Waterford from 1987 to 2011, and was a committed teacher, politician and loyal servant to the Labour Party over many years….

Ivana Bacik TD
28 January 2026

Amazon must engage with Irish workers now

News – The Labour PartyLabour Enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has today responded to Amazon’s announcement that it plans to cut about 16,000 corporate roles globally, warning that workers in Ireland cannot be left in limbo and calling on Amazon to engage openly with staff and their representatives.  Deputy George Lawlor said:  “My thoughts today…

28 January 2026

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