News – The Labour Party Damning HIQA report reflects deep dysfunction in CHI Labour Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD today responding to the HIQA report into the unauthorised use of unregulated springs in surgery undertaken in Temple Street,  said the report makes damning findings into the deep dysfunction that had existed in Temple Street children’s…

News – The Labour Party Trump Tariffs mustn’t result in buying dirty US fuel or accepting inferior environmental standards Labour’s Climate Spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD has said the latest data from the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service should serve as a wake-up call for Government. The service has confirmed that March 2025 was the second…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Education Spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has raised the alarm about proposed changes to the Leaving Certificate grading system which are expected to reduce grade inflation for the first time in five years. This move would see inflated grades drop from 7.5% to 5.5% for the Class of 2025—placing this year’s…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD has expressed his concern at the failure of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to chart a way towards making education financially sustainable. Deputy Kenny said: “The Department of Education is operated in a siloed manner and there appears to be a failure to connect the…

News – The Labour PartyIn response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose unjustified 20% tariffs on EU goods, Dublin MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has condemned the move as vindictive and economically disastrous, calling for a strategic and united EU response. Ó Ríordáin said: “Trump’s destructive tariffs fuel a trade war that shackles workers,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Nessa Cosgrove has expressed her concern at recent attempts to stifle protest in Ireland and abroad. Senator Cosgrove said: “Peaceful protest is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. The reported actions taken against women outside Leinster House, from Mothers Against Genocide protesting against the horrific war in Gaza, on…

News – The Labour Party Labour Party legislation would make it easier for survivors to seek justice from religious orders and associated trusts Just one order has made serious offer of redress for survivors of mother and baby homes Labour leader Ivana Bacik said the Government has no choice but to compel orders to pay…

News – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP has been appointed as the lead negotiator on housing for Socialists & Democrats Group (S&D), Labour’s political family in the European Parliament. This key role will see him drive the Group’s priorities on housing policy at the European level, focusing on tackling homelessness and ensuring affordable, secure…