News – The Labour Party Over 400 attend online public meeting Labour to support protest outside Leinster House next Wednesday at 5pm Security must be given to SNAs and children across the country  The Labour Party education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD this evening hosted an online public meeting attended by over 400 people expressing their…

News – The Labour Party Welcome extension of regional review and appointment of Clinical Director Systems change requires adequate staffing No full-time psychiatrist in Kerry unacceptable Labour Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has today called on the HSE to provide reassurance to service users following the publication of the review into North Kerry CAMHS. Deputy…

News – The Labour Party Tánaiste backs unchanged SNA allocation criteria Labour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD, speaking at Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today, criticised this Government following the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Special Needs Assistant provision this week, and called for immediate clarity on the pause announced by Government. Deputy Kenny said: “Children with…

News – The Labour Party Senator Laura Harmon’s Bill to support teachers injured at work passes 2nd Stage of the Seanad   The Education (Leave for Injuries) Bill 2025 seeks to extend paid leave for education staff who experience an injury in the classroom. Senator Harmon welcomes the cross-party support Labour’s bill has received in…

News – The Labour Party Harrowing cases of moderate and severe harm in North Kerry CAMHS and the siloed system of operation must never be repeated. CAMHS waiting lists across the country remain disgracefully high three years after the Kerry South and North revelations, with 1,832 children waiting six months or more to be seen….

News – The Labour Party Mothers need care beyond six weeks Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove today called on the Government to move immediately to implement a full year of postnatal mental health care for all new mothers, following a cross party briefing held in Leinster House on the Year of Care campaign. The briefing followed…

News – The Labour Party Government must guarantee SNA supports Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD today called on the Government to immediately provide clear assurances to schools and families on Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations, after raising the issue directly with the Taoiseach during Leaders’ Questions in Dáil Éireann. Deputy Bacik said Government’s handling of…

News – The Labour Party Government to oppose Labour Bill to end employer veto on remote work Labour enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD today slammed the Government for confirming it will oppose Labour’s Work Life Balance (Right to Remote Work) Bill 2026 during Labour’s Private Members’ Time in the Dáil, warning that workers are being…