Labour’s Transport Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD is calling for Government support ahead of Labour’s Private Members Motion in the Dáil, urging an immediate increase in funds to repair damaged road surfaces. Extreme winter weather conditions and the climate crisis have worsened an already dire situation across the country’s roads. Deputy Smith said, “While we welcome…

Attempts to lean on the independent statutory body is Fine Gael’s ‘we’ve had enough of experts’ moment Labour’s Enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash TD today condemned Fine Gael’s attempt to slow the rate of increase for the national minimum wage by influencing the Low Pay Commission (LPC), an independent statutory body. Deputy Nash said: “The LPC…

108 candidates across 27 local authorities  Contesting all European constituencies  Pledges to build homes, tackle roads and build sustainable communities  Today, (Sunday 12th May), Labour unveiled 108 candidates contesting the local elections nationwide on June 7th. Launching Labour’s candidates for the local and European elections, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said now more than ever, communities…

** Check against delivery ** Comrades, members of the Connolly family, friends. As Leader of the Labour Party, it is an honour to gather here with friends; to address you as we commemorate the founder of our shared movement On his 108th anniversary, we recommit ourselves to the principles of James Connolly. An unashamed ideologue,…

Labour’s candidate launch for local, European and Mayor of Limerick elections Labour’s Director of Elections for the local elections, Senator Mark Wall was speaking ahead of Labour’s candidate launch on Sunday. Senator Wall said: “Communities across the nation are crying out for dedicated representatives who will roll up their sleeves and get to work. At…

Urgent need for second ED Recruitment ban must be lifted Trolley numbers speak volumes Labour’s Limerick Mayoral Candidate Councillor Conor Sheehan has slammed the Minister for Health’s announcement to initiate a review into urgent and emergency care capacity in the mid-west region, questioning the necessity of such a move when the need for a second…

Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD was speaking following news that Trinity College Dublin has agreed to work towards total divestment from the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Deputy Bacik said: “Along with Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey and my Labour colleagues, I welcome today’s reports that the College has agreed to work towards…

Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Annie Hoey has expressed solidarity with the student protest at Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork. She also welcomed the Trinity College Dublin’s moves to review their financial links with Israeli universities and that it is divesting from investments in Occupied Palestinian Territories. Senator Hoey said: “I…