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,…

News – The Labour Party Almost 3,000 adults on waiting lists with almost one half facing delays of a year or more. Government must address the underfunding for mental health – just 5.8% of the total health budget for mental health, under the 10% Sláintecare Report recommendation. HSE must scale up access to social prescribing…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has today called on this Government to act immediately and unlock vacant State-owned buildings and sites for housing, warning that continued inaction is deepening the housing emergency and leaving families, workers and children without secure homes. Speaking at Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil this afternoon, Deputy…

News – The Labour Party ETB schools pushed to back of queue Labour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD today responded to the Government’s announcement of 105 prioritised school building projects, welcoming investment in new and upgraded facilities but warning that the list exposes a serious imbalance in who benefits and who is being left behind,…