News – The Labour Party Two years after branch closure slap-down, bank tries it on again Labour’s Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash TD has criticised AIB’s unilateral decision that will force staff to return to their designated office three days a week, without any consultation with employees and their union, the Financial Services Union. The decision,…

News – The Labour Party Horizon suspension must go further Labour’s Eoghan Kenny TD has said the European Commission must go further following its proposal to partially suspend Israel from the Horizon Europe research programme, citing the “severe” humanitarian crisis in Gaza. With the death toll now surpassing 60,000 and a man-made famine spreading, Labour…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson on Health, Marie Sherlock TD, has called on the Government to go further than a ban on HHC (hexahydrocannabinol) and to urgently introduce a public education campaign on this widely available drug. Deputy Sherlock said: “I welcome today’s announcement to increase regulation on the semi-synthetic cannabinoid HHC (hexahydrocannabinol)….

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Justice Spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has called on newly appointed Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to hit the ground running and deliver real reform across An Garda Síochána. His appointment, announced today, comes at a time of crisis for the force, with serious failures in recruitment, equipment safety, and morale amongst…

News – The Labour PartyLabour MEP for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has condemned tech giant Meta’s decision to cease all political advertising in the coming weeks. The announcement made last Friday by Meta – which owns Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Whatsapp – is “a dark day for democracy and will result in a massive increase…

News – The Labour Party A strong, united left is vital for Ireland’s future, but this unity cannot come at the cost of our core principles. True solidarity is built on a shared ethical foundation and an unwavering commitment to justice. It is from this position that Labour Youth must address the deep-seated concerns surrounding…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has responded to today’s announcement that the EU and United States have reached agreement on tariffs. Deputy Bacik said: “After months of uncertainty, it is a relief to see a deal finally reached between the EU and the United States. Continued uncertainty around pharmaceutical exports, one…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking following a meeting of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, Labour’s spokesperson Duncan Smith TD welcomed the recommendation to include services within the scope of the bill. Deputy Smith said: “There is a strong and unequivocal recommendation from the Foreign Affairs Committee calling on the Government to expand the scope of…