News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has said the HSE needs to bring forward immediately an action plan to resolve the horrendously long primary care psychology waiting lists. Describing the system of psychology supports in some areas as a “disaster”, she said the HSE has announced plans to put in place…

News – The Labour PartyResponding to figures released to him by the HSE which show a more than 40% reduction in paediatric occupational therapists in the former CHO7 areas since 2023, Labour TD for Dublin South-West Ciarán Ahern has called on Government to urgently address the appalling lack of supports and services available for children…

News – The Labour Party Research needed on what is driving youth unemployment. Impact of AI, automation and tariffs must be understood. Emerging evidence of increased rate of job losses and quiet layoffs. Labour Social Protection spokesperson Mark Wall TD has raised alarm at the concerning increase in youth unemployment, and called for action from…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has called on the Government to answer whether it will support decriminalisation of people who use drugs. Deputy Sherlock was speaking following Labour’s motion to decriminalise people who use drugs. Deputy Sherlock said: “Despite clear recommendations from the Citizens’ Assembly and the Joint Oireachtas Committee…

News – The Labour PartyKildare South and Labour Party TD Mark Wall has today launched a Bill which will give legal standing to No Wait Cards for people with chronic and invisible illnesses and who are in urgent need of a toilet. ‘No Wait Cards’ are issued by organisations such as Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s spokesperson for Climate, Environment & Energy, Ciarán Ahern TD, has criticised the EU’s 2040 climate targets agreement reached this morning. The deal calls for emission cuts of 90% by 2040, but allows 5% to be made through the purchase of carbon credits as well as the outsourcing of a further…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s worker’s rights Spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove has cautiously welcomed the publication of the Government’s Action Plan on collective bargaining. Labour is calling on the Government to turn this plan into real progress for workers and to ensure that collective bargaining becomes the standard for workplaces in Ireland. Senator Cosgrove said:…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Conor Sheehan TD said reports that Ukrainian refugees may lose access to State housing support when the Temporary Protection Order ends in sixteen months are alarming. Deputy Sheehan said Government must rule out any sudden cliff edge in 2027 and commit to a plan that protects people from homelessness. Labour…