News – The Labour Party Government’s consistent reliance on short-term band aid solutions highlights lack of vision Labour calls for energy credits, cheaper public transport, investment in renewables and remote work supports to cut costs Labour’s Climate and Energy spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has today criticised the Government’s lack of urgency in building us renewable…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s transport spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has called for a swift response from Minister Darragh O’Brien following the resignation of the Metrolink Programme Director. He has said that the long-awaited project cannot be further delayed, emphasising the transformative impact it will have for Dublin. Deputy Ahern said: “Metrolink should be a…

News – The Labour Party Climate Change Advisory Council warning today should ring alarm bells   Labour’s climate spokesperson Deputy Ciarán Ahern has today called for the immediate rollout of annual carbon budgets, warning that Government inaction is putting Ireland’s climate targets and communities at risk. Responding to today’s stark warning from the Climate Change…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s spokesperson for Energy and TD for Dublin South West Ciarán Ahern has said that the present oil and gas crisis underscores the urgent need to transition towards indigenous renewable energy. Deputy Ahern stated that while the Government’s temporary excise cuts will provide a brief reprieve to hard pressed households and…

News – The Labour Party Case for legal right to remote work continues to grow Labour’s energy spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD said the short-termism in Irish politics has failed people now at the height of an energy crisis. Following advice from the IEA to encourage people who can to work from home, use public transport…

News – The Labour Party Build it and they will come, Minister must act Labour Climate and Transport spokesperson Deputy Ciarán Ahern has called on Government to urgently accelerate investment in safe, segregated cycling infrastructure following new figures showing a 50% rise in cycling for commuting in Dublin and strong public backing for more bike…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Energy spokesperson Ciarán Ahern today has said that the Government needs to get its priorities straight with regards to our energy system as new figures reveal 320,000 people are unable to pay their energy bills. According to the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities, an additional 50,000 households were in…

News – The Labour PartyDuring pre-legislative scrutiny of the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025 we heard extensive testimony from a variety of experts who highlighted the extremely serious concerns associated with this Bill. The significant concerns raised, and risks identified by witnesses, as well as steps that should be taken and crucial changes needed…