News – The Labour PartySenator Laura Harmon first introduced legislation on this issue in early 2025, which was subsequently taken forward by the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan. Senator Harmon said: “I welcome the passing of this law, which criminalises sex for rent. This is a significant step forward for vulnerable people and tenants in…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s Waste Management (Single Household Waste Collection Service) Bill 2026 will be debated in the Dáil tomorrow. Ireland’s dysfunctional system of waste management is failing households and communities in terms of rising collection costs, inconsistent services, underinvestment in recycling and a lack of control over waste collection by our local…

News – The Labour Party Poolbeg delays show Government housing failure  Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on Government to intervene urgently to guarantee the delivery of social and affordable homes at the Irish Glass Bottle site in Poolbeg, warning that continued delays will deepen the housing crisis and leave more families trapped in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has today brought a Labour motion before the Dáil calling for urgent action to tackle the soaring cost of education and the growing digital divide in schools. Labour is calling on Government to introduce enforceable national rules on digital device requirements, restore the ICT Grant,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on the Government to immediately secure the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home site through compulsory purchase or agreement with the developer. During Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today Deputy Bacik warned that any further development risks undermining efforts to uncover the full truth…

News – The Labour Party Over five years since Labour introduced law to provide up to 20 days’ leave for early pregnancy loss and 10 days to attend fertility treatments. Labour has secured commitment to detailed pre-legislative scrutiny of proposals at Enterprise Committee and a public consultation. Government’s own research recommends a generous approach. Welcoming…

News – The Labour Party More than 1 in 4 parents expect to borrow money to cover back to school costs Labour will use Dáil time this Wednesday at 10am to force action on the growing digital divide and hidden education costs. Labour Education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has said the latest research from the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has welcomed today’s announcement that Intel will invest in its Leixlip campus, describing it as a significant vote of confidence in Ireland’s workforce and the country’s position as a global centre for advanced manufacturing and technology. Deputy Lawlor said: “Today’s announcement from Intel is extremely…