News – The Labour PartyLabour Sports Spokesperson Robert O’Donoghue TD, speaking about the revelations on Eileen Gleeson’s treatment by the FAI, has called for support for her across the political spectrum. Deputy O’Donoghue said: “The news of Eileen Gleeson’s treatment by the FAI does not come as a surprise for anyone paying attention. We’re a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Arts Spokesperson Robert O’Donoghue TD has today called on the Government to retain and expand the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) following the publication of Minister O’Donovan’s interviews report, which highlights the significant positive impact the scheme has had on the lives of artists across Ireland. Deputy O’Donoghue said:…

News – The Labour PartyComrades and friends I would like to welcome you all here to Nenagh. To our great local representatives, Cllr Louise Morgan Walsh. Fiona Bonfield, Michael Chicken Brennan, Deputy Alan Kelly – thank you for having us here. Thanks also to those of you who’ve made the journey today. I stand here…

News – The Labour Party Oireachtas Committee on Education must sit Labour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has today written to the Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education requesting that an emergency meeting be convened as a matter of urgency, following the ongoing strike action by school secretaries and caretakers across the country….

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Senator Laura Harmon has welcomed the launch of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030, but warned that without urgent and sustained action across Government, the strategy risks becoming another document left to gather dust. Speaking following the launch today, Senator Harmon called for immediate prioritisation of employment,…

News – The Labour Party Missing children cases serve as a reminder of the urgent need to safeguard children. Root and branch review of child protection services needed. Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has responded to troubling news reports about the welfare of children in Ireland, calling for a renewed focus on safeguarding children and…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Duncan Smith TD has expressed his support for members of Dublin Fire Brigade who have voted to take industrial action in response to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s plan to introduce a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Dublin Fire Brigade, represented by SIPTU, have raised concerns…

News – The Labour Party Schools cannot run without secretaries, caretakers Govt invisible as strike continues Labour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has slammed Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers following reports that he spent the weekend lobbying for his preferred presidential candidate, yet has failed to pick up the phone to help…