News – The Labour PartyLabour’s George Lawlor TD today called for urgent and decisive Government action to address the worsening road safety and transport crisis at Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil. Speaking after yet another day of traffic chaos across Dublin and surrounding counties, Deputy Lawlor said this Government is failing commuters, families and road…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Children, Disability and Equality Spokesperson Mark Wall TD has said that today’s childcare announcement from the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality confirms that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael still have no credible plan to fix a childcare system that is failing families, workers and providers. He warned that yet…

News – The Labour Party Labour to protest against student rent hikes tomorrow at 11am ⁠Labour calls for action on student accommodation Labour spokesperson for further and higher education Senator Laura Harmon said the Minister must reduce the cost of education. Speaking in advance of a cross party protest outside Leinster House tomorrow at 11am…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s health spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD called for urgent Government statements to be made regarding Ireland’s preparedness for the flu this winter. Deputy Sherlock said: “Today alone there are 475 patients waiting on trolleys across the country. All the advice indicates that the flu will actually only peak on Christmas week….

News – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour MEP for Dublin and lead Socialists & Democrats Group negotiator on housing, has welcomed the publication of the EU’s first Affordable Housing Plan, describing it as a significant step forward in recognising housing as a shared European challenge that requires coordinated action, sustained public investment and clear…

News – The Labour Party Welcome reduction in drug-related deaths, but any death is one too many. Ireland still recorded 343 drug-induced deaths in 2022 HRB data shows drug-related deaths impact people across society, with the majority in employment and 69.1% living in stable accommodation Sharp increase in cocaine-related deaths demands an urgent health-led response…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking during Leaders’ Questions today, Labour TD for Tipperary North Alan Kelly welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health on addressing overcrowding in UHL. Deputy Kelly said: “It’s welcome to see that the Minister for Health is treating care in the MidWest as a priority. Too many young lives have…

News – The Labour Party Labour’s National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Young Persons, Apprentices and Interns) Bill 2025 to be introduced in the Seanad tomorrow Bill would end sub-minimum wage rates and ensure apprentices and interns receive at least the minimum wage Labour’s workers’ rights spokesperson Senator Nessa Cosgrove will tomorrow introduce Labour’s National Minimum…