News – The Labour Party Most cyclists killed on our roads in 2025 since 2017 Labour’s transport spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has submitted a formal complaint to the Judicial Council following remarks about cyclists made by Judge James O’Donohoe. Deputy Ahern said: “The commentary by Judge James O’Donohoe is deeply problematic, and has exhibited a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour higher and further education spokesperson Senator Laura Harmon has said today that a new report in The Independent showing a drop in the number of students progressing to college after the Leaving Certificate is a clear warning sign that the cost of higher education is pushing young people out, and…

News – The Labour Party Incredible that maternity leave cover is automatic in other parts of the public service but not in health services. Failure to cover maternity and sick leave is placing further pressure on overstretched and overburdened staff and driving critical workers to burnout. The HSE is failing to deliver on its WRC…

News – The Labour Party Changes to family reunification are cruel and put families in limbo. Significant sections to be introduced at committee stage. Huge uncertainty over oral hearings and legal counselling proposals. Labour Justice spokesperson Deputy Alan Kelly has condemned the Minister for Justice’s latest announcement on changes to migration policy, saying proposals to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD, speaking during Leaders’ Questions today, warned that growing authoritarianism and unilateral military action pose real risks for small countries like Ireland. She called on the Government to use Ireland’s forthcoming EU Presidency to defend the UN Charter, national sovereignty, and European democracy. Raising these issues in…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD, speaking in the Dáil today, has slammed Government for playing politics on the national list of the 168 new special classes promised for the 2026/27 academic year, warning that secrecy and political point scoring are creating anxiety for families, confusion for schools, and uncertainty for…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Climate Spokesperson Deputy Ciarán Ahern has called on the Government to immediately pass Labour’s Bill to climate proof data centres, as Cabinet prepares to sign off today on a new plan to facilitate the construction of more data centres across the country. He said the Government cannot continue to green…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Climate and transport Spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has today called on the Government to urgently publish the full emissions impact of its decision to abolish the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, following confirmation from the Taoiseach that the cap will be lifted. Deputy Ahern said Government cannot pretend this decision…