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Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland presented Jim Larkin Thirst for Justice Award

Labour’s Ireland South Euro Candidate Niamh Hourigan presented the Jim Larkin Thirst for Justice Award to the Palestinian ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, at the Labour Party conference in Dublin last weekend. Niamh Hourigan said, “The award acknowledges Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid’s unwavering dedication to her country and her tireless efforts to advocate…

27 March 2024

Government negligence fuels housing catastrophe

Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD was today condemning continued Government inaction, following the publication of the Daft report confirming the dire state of Ireland’s housing crisis. With the number of homes available for purchase hitting an all-time low of below 10,500 on March 1st, 2024, it’s evident that urgent intervention is essential….

Ivana Bacik TD
26 March 2024

Serious Questions for UL over Rhebogue student housing debacle

Labour Councillor for Limerick Conor Sheehan is calling for serious questions to be asked of the University of Limerick after it was revealed that UL paid over €600,000 per unit for 20 houses in Rhebogue which are being used as student accommodation without the correct planning permission. Cllr Conor Sheehan said: “This is very concerning…

26 March 2024

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Championing Dublin’s Voice in Europe

Labour’s Dublin candidate, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, will officially launch his European election campaign today, setting out a bold vision for the city’s future. Speaking ahead of his European campaign launch, Ó Ríordáin outlined his commitment to fight tirelessly for Dubliners. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said, “Dublin needs someone who will tirelessly advocate for its…

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD
22 March 2024

We need accessible baby formula for all families

Labour’s Senator Rebecca Moynihan today welcomed Tesco Ireland’s announcement of a price reduction in the cost of leading baby formula brands.  Senator Moynihan said,  “The very basics of being able to feed your baby should be the metric on which every society is judged. The staggering 30% increase in baby formula prices since 2020 is…

Senator Rebecca Moynihan
22 March 2024

Assisted Dying Legislation crucial for a compassionate country

Government must promptly act on Assisted Dying Committee Report Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey, who sat on the Oireachtas Committee for Assisted Dying, emphasised the urgency of the committee’s findings, published on Wednesday. She stressed the need for legislative action to address the complex issue of assisted dying in Ireland.  Senator Hoey said “The Assisted Dying…

Senator Annie Hoey image
22 March 2024

It’s time for a General Election

Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has issued a resounding call for a general election following the resignation of An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. The current political landscape demands a swift response to ensure the people’s voice is heard loud and clear. Deputy Bacik said  “It is utterly untenable that we would see this Government remain in…

Ivana Bacik TD
20 March 2024

Government failure: 68% of young adults still live with parents

68% of 18-34 year olds live at home Labour calls for renewed sense of urgency on housing crisis Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey has highlighted the pressing issue of youth housing crisis as revealed by the 2022 Census, which indicates that a staggering 68% of 18-34 year olds are still living with their parents, totaling 522,486…

Senator Annie Hoey image
19 March 2024

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