News – The Labour PartyLabour’s representative on the Public Accounts Committee Eoghan Kenny TD has called on the Government to to follow through without delay on its Programme for Government commitment to carry out a full and independent review of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Deputy Kenny said: “Following Inland Fisheries Ireland’s deeply concerning appearance before…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of the CRU’s Large Energy User Connection Policy, Labour’s Climate, Environment and Energy Spokesperson, Ciarán Ahern, has called on the Government to support his Electricity Regulation (Climate Action and Connection to Distribution and Transmission Systems) Bill 2025. Deputy Ahern’s Bill would enable the CRU to mandate that data…

News – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will convene a cross-party protest against increases in student rents this Thursday, 18th December at 11am outside Leinster House. The protest will call for action on student housing as the long awaited student accommodation strategy has been delayed once again. Speaking in advance of the action, Labour’s spokesperson…

News – The Labour Party  Labour’s Conor Sheehan TD has raised concerns following an answer to a parliamentary question which revealed that public spending on Ozempic and related drugs has increased dramatically over the past two years, warning that the increase demands urgent oversight to prevent overprescribing, protect young people, and clamp down on unsafe…

News – The Labour Party  George Lawlor TD, Labour Party Spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism & Employment, has condemned the fisheries deal reached by the European Union last night, labelling it a direct threat to the livelihood of our fishing communities and the future of the Irish fishing industry. “This deal is nothing short of a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour LGBTQ+, SDLP LGBT+ & Labour Women Ireland condemns, in the strongest terms, the shameful decision by the UK Labour Party NEC to ban trans women from attending the Labour’s women’s (UK) Conference. Trans women will be barred from the main part of the 2026 Labour (UK) women’s conference and entrance…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has expressed deep disappointment following reports that the Occupied Territories Bill will be limited to goods only and will not include services, despite clear recommendations and commitments to the contrary. Speaking today, Deputy Smith said the Government’s decision represents a deliberate dilution of the…

News – The Labour Party Crisis at the NGS will lead to further distress for trans people. Serious questions for staffing and standards at the NGS. Minister must intervene to provide a model of care that is compassionate and meets the needs of a small vulnerable community. Labour’s Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has called…