Labour’s candidate launch for local, European and Mayor of Limerick elections Labour’s Director of Elections for the local elections, Senator Mark Wall was speaking ahead of Labour’s candidate launch on Sunday. Senator Wall said: “Communities across the nation are crying out for dedicated representatives who will roll up their sleeves and get to work. At…

Urgent need for second ED Recruitment ban must be lifted Trolley numbers speak volumes Labour’s Limerick Mayoral Candidate Councillor Conor Sheehan has slammed the Minister for Health’s announcement to initiate a review into urgent and emergency care capacity in the mid-west region, questioning the necessity of such a move when the need for a second…

Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD was speaking following news that Trinity College Dublin has agreed to work towards total divestment from the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Deputy Bacik said: “Along with Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey and my Labour colleagues, I welcome today’s reports that the College has agreed to work towards…

Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey has expressed solidarity with the student protest at Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork. She also welcomed the Trinity College Dublin’s moves to review their financial links with Israeli universities and that it is divesting from investments in Occupied Palestinian Territories. Senator Hoey said: “I…

Permanent ceasefire in Gaza needed now Labour’s Eurocandidate for Ireland South, Niamh Hourigan, calls for immediate action to address the escalating crisis in Gaza. Niamh Hourigan said, “As we witness the continued devastation in Gaza, it is clear that urgent action is needed. It is imperative that EU leaders use their power to ensure a…

Labour’s Further and Higher education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey has expressed support for the student protest and encampment in Trinity College Dublin against the Universitys’ financial links to Israeli companies and ties to Israeli Institutions. Senator Hoey said: “The students of Trinity College Dublin are rightly protesting against Trinity’s financial investments in Israeli companies and…

Trinity is joining forces with a global movement to stifle dissent on campuses Labour’s Further and Higher education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey has expressed shock and outrage at Trinity College Dublin punishing their Students’ Union with a €214k fine in response to student protests. Senator Hoey said: “The decision by Trinity College Dublin to punish…

No sign of the promised amendments to apprentice pay in the Construction Safety Licensing Bill. Stalled in the Dáil since June 27th last year. No sign of Government commissioned research into apprentice pay. All the while, construction apprentices are expected to earn €7.16 per hour in year 1 and €10.75 in year 2. Issue of…