Full scale boycott of Israel needed Labour’s Further and Higher education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey has expressed support for the student encampments at UCD and UCC in support of Palestine and condemned UCDs excessive use of force by university staff against students. Senator Hoey said: “The student encampments on the campuses of UCD and UCC…

An Taoiseach acknowledgement rings hollow Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD today criticised the government for failing to address the critical delays in the assessment of needs for children with disabilities. Speaking at Leader’s Questions, Ó Ríordáin highlighted the unacceptable situation where nearly 15,000 children remain on waiting lists, exacerbating their challenges and impacting their development….

Labour Leader and Housing Spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has welcomed news that the Minister for Housing will incorporate a Labour proposal for a new offence relating to abuse of the planning objection process for personal financial gain. Deputy Bacik said, “During a housing and climate crisis, it is unforgivable for anyone to profiteer from blocking…

EPA prediction must sound alarm bells Labour’s Senator Annie Hoey today highlighted a pressing concern for Ireland’s environmental future, following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) prediction that Ireland is set to miss its national and EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. According to the EPA, Ireland is projected to reduce its total GHG emissions…

Labour MEP candidate for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin today said that Russian interference in internal Georgian politics is the latest effort to derail the legitimate European aspirations of aspiring members. Georgia has been gripped by civil resistance opposed to the government’s attempt to pass a foreign agent law, seen by many as an attempt to…

Labour candidates have a plan to get Cork moving Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD today announced the launch of Labour’s Transport for Cork policy, aimed at transforming Cork City’s transport network and getting the city moving. The policy was unveiled on Monday, 27th May, with a clear commitment to building an accessible, environmentally sustainable and…

Labour Dublin candidate Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for an immediate cessation of trade with Israel in the wake of its callous and deadly attack in Rafah. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “It’s time to go beyond the Occupied Territories Bill and demand a global boycott of Israel. “Israel’s actions have been abundantly clear. They will…

Launching his vision for Limerick, Labour Directly Elected Mayor candidate Cllr Conor Sheehan has called for a fresh start for the city and county. Cllr Sheehan said: “I want to make Limerick the best place in Ireland to work, live and raise a family. Too many of my friends, neighbours and colleagues have left Ireland…