News – The Labour PartyFollowing the decision of the DPP to not prosecute another three Limerick Gardai on perverting the course of justice, Labour’s justice spokesperson Alan Kelly TD said it is now time for the Minister for Justice enact an enquiry into Limerick Garda cases. Deputy Kelly urged Minister O’Callaghan to honour the commitment…

News – The Labour PartyLabour LGBTQ+ is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Deborah Ballard on Monday 16 March. Deborah made an extraordinary and lasting contribution to the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland over many years. Through her work with Gay Community News, including several years as editor, she brought a powerful and distinctive…

News – The Labour PartySenator Harmon speaking ahead of the “No Building Over Bessborough” protest called for State intervention. The protest, taking place the evening outside the gates of Leinster House, rallied against the construction of a 140‑unit apartment development on the site of the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home. Senator Harmon said: “We know this…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has expressed his concern that Government will be unable to get to grips with the scale of the crisis in special education following the announcement of 36 new special classes today. Deputy Kenny said: “Government is lurching from one crisis to another when it comes…

News – The Labour Party Bacik calls for public campaign, Minister fails to commit Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on Government to urgently launch a national public information campaign on migration, following exchanges in the Dáil today where the Minister for Justice failed to commit to deliver on a Programme for Government pledge…

News – The Labour Party 14 families served with eviction notices Labour’s Councillor Helen Ogbu has called for urgent Government intervention after 14 families in Ballybane in Galway were served with eviction notices at Cúirt Eigis apartments on the Ballybane Road. Labour’s housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD warned that the case raises serious questions and…

News – The Labour Party Smith warns Taoiseach not to extend an official invitation to Donald Trump Labour spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Duncan Smith TD has warned that An Taoiseach must not extend any official invitation to President Donald Trump when he visits the White House for St Patrick’s Day visit, amid reports that Micheál…

News – The Labour Party Minister needs to go back to drawing board Labour’s housing spokesperson and TD for Limerick City said he is outraged by the news that 20 families at The Park on Lord Edward Street will be evicted as the latest consequence of the changed rental rules. Deputy Sheehan said: “Wexford last…