News – The Labour Party Government Must Not Roll Back on College Affordability Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Senator Laura Harmon has criticised plans by Minister James Lawless to reverse the reduction in student fees introduced last year. Speaking today following comments by the Minister, Senator Harmon said any such move would be a…

News – The Labour Party Government must take clear steps to immediately operate and manage the Emeis controlled 27 nursing homes. Patient safety and welfare cannot wait for the HIQA review.   Labour to set out proposals to end big business nursing home involvement in the nursing home sector in Private Members motion on Wednesday.  We…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator from Cork South Central Laura Harmon has urged Government to extend redress for survivors of Mother and Baby Homes to anyone who spent any time in such an institution. Speaking in advance of a commemoration event in Bessborough today, Senator Harmon said: “The commemoration in Bessborough will be poignant…

News – The Labour PartyLabour leader Ivana Bacik TD will lead the Labour Party’s contingent at this year’s Pride March in Dublin from 12 noon today. Speaking in advance, Deputy Bacik said: “We in the Labour Party look forward to honouring the tradition of Pride today. As we take to the streets in Dublin, we…

News – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP and Labour spokesperson for Dublin has condemned the government for presiding over yet another devastating rise in child homelessness. Describing the latest figures as “a national disgrace and a political failure of the highest order”, Ó Ríordáin said: “There are now 3,589 homeless children in Dublin alone…

News – The Labour PartyThis weekend, Labour LGBTQ+ activists will travel to the Budapest Pride March to stand up to Viktor Orban’s disgraceful ban and to stand in solidarity with the Hungarian LGBTQ+ community. Labour LGBTQ+ activist Karl Hayden said: “We’re journeying to Budapest to stand in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community—because every person deserves respect,…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has slammed the Government’s failure to address Ireland’s worsening homelessness crisis, following the release of the May figures showing more than 15,747 people, including 4,844 children, now in emergency accommodation. Speaking today in Dublin, Deputy Sheehan said that it “beggars belief” that Ireland is running…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s defence spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has called for an urgent Dáil debate on defence to be scheduled for next week. Following news that the Tánaiste is expected to sign up to the EU SAFE (Security Action for Europe) instrument, Deputy Smith said people need a guarantee that we can invest…