News – The Labour Party Sherlock calls on Oireachtas Enterprise Committee to examine Labour Party legislation  Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill first tabled in 2021 Bill provides 20 days miscarriage leave and 10 days fertility treatment leave Over 3,500 sign Labour petition in support of legislation  Labour’s health spokesperson Marie Sherlock…

News – The Labour PartyÓ Ríordáin calls for EU Mandelson investigation Labour’s MEP for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said: “Following the latest release of information regarding Peter Mandelson passing sensitive trade information to Jeffrey Epstein during his term as UK business secretary, I have written to the EU Commission. I’m calling on them to investigate…

News – The Labour Party Larkin’s legacy demands action today Labour TD for Dublin Central Marie Sherlock today speaking at the annual James Larkin Commemoration in Dublin warned that Ireland stands at a historic crossroads, as global economic upheaval, unregulated artificial intelligence and the rise of the far right threaten workers, democracy and national sovereignty,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Deputy Conor Sheehan has today called for a renewed sense of urgency from Government following the publication of the December 2025 homeless figures, which show 16,734 people now living in emergency accommodation including 5,188 children. Speaking in response to the latest figures released today, Deputy Sheehan said the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has today called on the Government to make the State the primary sponsor of apprenticeship programmes, warning that Ireland will not meet housing targets or deliver strong public services unless local authorities and State agencies directly train, employ and retain skilled workers. With the consultation…

News – The Labour Party Govt must take responsibility for communications failures during Storm Chandra Labour’s climate spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has called out Minister James Browne for attempting to shirk blame for communications failures ahead of Storm Chandra. Deputy Ahern said: “The comments made by the Housing Minister about Met Éireann are extraordinary. Attempting…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD and spokesperson on social protection Mark Wall has today called on Government to actively advertise the Heat Supplement payment through the community welfare service. Deputy Wall said: “This is a relatively unknown scheme to many, and is available to those who have extra heating needs because of age,…

News – The Labour Party Nearly 10% of all priority school building projects have been allocated to Galway, the Minister’s own constituency. Schools elsewhere face years of further delay despite long-standing commitments. Children and school staff are paying the price for political decision-making. Labour’s Education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has called on the Minister for…