News – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Wexford George Lawlor has described the issuing of 36 Notices of Terminations by one developer who owns a number of houses in Wexford as deeply troubling and has called on Government to urgently intervene to prevent further mass evictions. The notices, which have been served in recent days,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s foreign affairs spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has expressed his grave concern following US and Israeli strikes on Iran overnight. Deputy Smith said: “Ultimately these strikes originate from the Trump administrations pulling out of the treaty Obama negotiated with Iran on enrichment. “Ensuring Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapons capability should…

News – The Labour Party Minister prioritises institutional investors and vulture funds over people in emergency accommodation. Rental changes will lead to a return to economic evictions. Labour housing spokesperson Deputy Conor Sheehan has responded to the publication of the January 2026 homelessness figures, which show 17,112 people now living in emergency accommodation, including 5,319…

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…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s transport spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has said Luas workers must have their conditions protected following the news that Transdev has not been awarded a new contract for the service. Deputy Ahern said: “The news that Transdev will not retain the Luas contract will likely come as a huge surprise to…

News – The Labour Party No Government urgency on lack of healthcare options for psychiatric patients in prisons – Cloverhill Court judge calls out lack of options. No Government plan to fully open Central Mental Hospital beds – one third remain unopen, four years after the new facility opened. Diversion not detention needs to be…

News – The Labour Party Number of special class places will not meet need Labour education spokesperson Deputy Eoghan Kenny has warned that a fresh crisis in special education is now inevitable after officials confirmed at the Public Accounts Committee that the level of resources available for special classes in 2026 and 2027 will not…