News – The Labour PartyLabour’s energy spokesperson Ciarán Ahern TD said households cannot face an additional €41 fee on their energy bills. Following news that the CRU has approved an increase in network charges, Deputy Ahern said these costs must be absorbed by the energy companies. Deputy Ahern said: “Households are struggling as it is…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has said the potential job losses at Boston Scientific are a very worrying sign as Trump’s tariffs continue to spread uncertainty across businesses globally. Speaking today, Deputy Lawlor said: “Boston Scientific has been a strong and important employer for many people in communities across the…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has called out the slow progress on social housing delivery following the publication of the Q1 social housing figures. Deputy Sheehan said: “The targets for social and affordable housing were never met under Housing for All, and it’s clear that Minister Browne’s plan is on…

News – The Labour PartyCommenting on the report published by the Climate Change Advisory Council Labour’s climate spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD said Government must urgently get to grips with the excessive energy and water demands of data centres. Deputy Ahern said: “The publication of the CCAC’s report comes at a particularly timely moment, as Europe…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson for the arts Rob O’Donoghue TD has expressed his sympathy to the family, friends, loved ones and wider Irish music community on the untimely passing of Glen Hansard. Deputy O’Donoghue said: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of renowned Irish artist Glen Hansard. My…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s justice spokesperson Deputy Alan Kelly has criticised the Minister for Justice for failing to adequately prepare, consult and engage with members of the Law Society before announcing sweeping changes to the payment system for criminal aid cases. Deputy Kelly said: “Justice delayed is justice denied and that is the reality…

News – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Senator Laura Harmon, has called on Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to urgently intervene following reports that students from Gaza, who have been awarded fully funded scholarships at Irish universities, are being refused study visas. Senator Harmon said: “These are exceptional students who have…

News – The Labour Party 103 consecutive days of delayed transfers of care at code red levels across acute hospitals, at an enormous financial cost to acute hospitals of over €20m every month and very serious implications for patients in terms of access to appropriate step down care and increased risk to their recovery while…