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…

EU directive on Adequate Minimum Wages offers great opportunity to lift workers out of low paid trap. Officials from Minister Peter Burke’s department have said no legislative change is required. Trade unions tell us that significant legislative changes are needed to give effect to the spirit and intent of the directive. Labour Dublin candidate for…

Hourigan calls on Government to follow EU’s lead and stop infantilising young workers Labour Ireland South candidate Niamh Hourigan has called on Government to end age wage discrimination by putting an end to sub minimum wage rates for young people at work. As young people start looking for summer work, Hourigan said the Irish Government…

Research shows wealth tax on Billionaires could raise up to €40 billion a year for the EU. EU needs extra funding for the climate transition and a European Plan for Affordable Housing. Proposal was put on the recent G20 agenda by Brazil and has backing of several EU Ministers Labour European Parliament candidate for Dublin…