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Schools excluded from priority building list left in limbo as Labour accuse Minister of politicising school building programme!
👉Nearly 10% of all priority school building projects have been allocated to Galway, the Minister’s own constituency.
Full statement 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
👉Nearly 10% of all priority school building projects have been allocated to Galway, the Minister’s own constituency.
Full statement 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Schools excluded from priority building list left in limbo as Labour accuse Minister of politicising school building programme - The Labour Party
Schools excluded from priority building list left in limbo as Labour accuse Minister of politicising school building programme - The Labour Party Nearly 10% of all priority school building projects ha...
labour.ie
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Schools excluded from priority building list left in limbo as Labour accuse Minister of politicising school building programme!
👉Nearly 10% of all priority school building projects have been allocated to Galway, the Minister’s own constituency.
Full statement 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
👉Nearly 10% of all priority school building projects have been allocated to Galway, the Minister’s own constituency.
Full statement 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Amazon must engage with Irish workers now.
"My thoughts today are with every Amazon worker who has heard this news and with their families." @georgelawlor.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"My thoughts today are with every Amazon worker who has heard this news and with their families." @georgelawlor.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Amazon must engage with Irish workers now - The Labour Party
Amazon must engage with Irish workers now - The Labour PartyLabour Enterprise spokesperson George Lawlor TD has today responded to Amazon’s announcement that it plans to cut about 16,000 corporate rol...
labour.ie
January 28, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Amazon must engage with Irish workers now.
"My thoughts today are with every Amazon worker who has heard this news and with their families." @georgelawlor.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"My thoughts today are with every Amazon worker who has heard this news and with their families." @georgelawlor.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
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You couldn’t make this up
To become trainee Garda you need to do a beep test &run an obstacle course
But no background check on suitability to police our country?
What if someone fails the vetting?huge waste of public money
jrnl.ie/6940130
To become trainee Garda you need to do a beep test &run an obstacle course
But no background check on suitability to police our country?
What if someone fails the vetting?huge waste of public money
jrnl.ie/6940130
Garda recruits unable to enter force due to delays with garda vetting, Justice Committee hears
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy said the situation is “unbelievable”.
jrnl.ie
January 28, 2026 at 12:36 PM
You couldn’t make this up
To become trainee Garda you need to do a beep test &run an obstacle course
But no background check on suitability to police our country?
What if someone fails the vetting?huge waste of public money
jrnl.ie/6940130
To become trainee Garda you need to do a beep test &run an obstacle course
But no background check on suitability to police our country?
What if someone fails the vetting?huge waste of public money
jrnl.ie/6940130
Renters left exposed by Government’s latest rental overhaul.
"This Government is dressing deregulation up as reform. Renters are being left more exposed, not more protected." @ivanabacik.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"This Government is dressing deregulation up as reform. Renters are being left more exposed, not more protected." @ivanabacik.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Renters left exposed by Government’s latest rental overhaul – Bacik - The Labour Party
Renters left exposed by Government’s latest rental overhaul – Bacik - The Labour PartyLabour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has today called on the Government to halt its latest overhaul of rental law and intr...
labour.ie
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Renters left exposed by Government’s latest rental overhaul.
"This Government is dressing deregulation up as reform. Renters are being left more exposed, not more protected." @ivanabacik.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"This Government is dressing deregulation up as reform. Renters are being left more exposed, not more protected." @ivanabacik.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
📻 Labour TD for Wexford @georgelawlor.bsky.social will join @newstalkfm.bsky.social Breakfast Show after 8am this morning.
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 AM
📻 Labour TD for Wexford @georgelawlor.bsky.social will join @newstalkfm.bsky.social Breakfast Show after 8am this morning.
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The Taoiseach reconfirmed to me just now that they are pressing ahead with ratification of the CETA trade deal through the Arbitration Act due to the economic benefits (which are not in dispute) but cited any one who has an issue with the Investor Courts dispute mechanism as "ideological". #ceta
January 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The Taoiseach reconfirmed to me just now that they are pressing ahead with ratification of the CETA trade deal through the Arbitration Act due to the economic benefits (which are not in dispute) but cited any one who has an issue with the Investor Courts dispute mechanism as "ideological". #ceta
🏡 Government's proposed changes to rental laws will wreak havoc on the lives of renters.
📻️ Labour TD for Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social will join Drivetime this evening to call for greater protections for renters.
🕔️ Tune in from 5pm.
📻️ Labour TD for Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social will join Drivetime this evening to call for greater protections for renters.
🕔️ Tune in from 5pm.
January 27, 2026 at 3:21 PM
🏡 Government's proposed changes to rental laws will wreak havoc on the lives of renters.
📻️ Labour TD for Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social will join Drivetime this evening to call for greater protections for renters.
🕔️ Tune in from 5pm.
📻️ Labour TD for Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social will join Drivetime this evening to call for greater protections for renters.
🕔️ Tune in from 5pm.
Labour calls for urgent action on illegal scramblers.
"Scramblers are not toys. They are powerful machines, and the failure to enforce the law is putting lives at risk." @ivanabacik.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"Scramblers are not toys. They are powerful machines, and the failure to enforce the law is putting lives at risk." @ivanabacik.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Labour calls for urgent action on illegal scramblers - The Labour Party
Labour calls for urgent action on illegal scramblers - The Labour Party– Immediate action on scrambler enforcement Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called on this Government to take urgent and decisiv...
labour.ie
January 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Labour calls for urgent action on illegal scramblers.
"Scramblers are not toys. They are powerful machines, and the failure to enforce the law is putting lives at risk." @ivanabacik.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"Scramblers are not toys. They are powerful machines, and the failure to enforce the law is putting lives at risk." @ivanabacik.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Communities of Dublin South-West destroyed by Storm Chandra – Govt fail to prepare - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
"Tribute to the Council workers and members of the firebrigade who have been out in the elements since the early hours this morning helping people.
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"Tribute to the Council workers and members of the firebrigade who have been out in the elements since the early hours this morning helping people.
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Communities of Dublin South-West destroyed by Storm Chandra - Govt fail to prepare - The Labour Party
Communities of Dublin South-West destroyed by Storm Chandra - Govt fail to prepare - The Labour Party Flood alleviation schemes must receive renewed focus from Minister for OPW Labour climate spokespe...
labour.ie
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Communities of Dublin South-West destroyed by Storm Chandra – Govt fail to prepare - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
"Tribute to the Council workers and members of the firebrigade who have been out in the elements since the early hours this morning helping people.
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"Tribute to the Council workers and members of the firebrigade who have been out in the elements since the early hours this morning helping people.
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Lawlor demands urgent flood action for Enniscorthy.
"This was no a freak event. It was a predictable result of years of inaction." @georgelawlor.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"This was no a freak event. It was a predictable result of years of inaction." @georgelawlor.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Lawlor demands urgent flood action for Enniscorthy - The Labour Party
Lawlor demands urgent flood action for Enniscorthy - The Labour Party Storm Chandra exposes years of neglect Labour’s George Lawlor TD for Wexford has today called for immediate Government action afte...
labour.ie
January 27, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Lawlor demands urgent flood action for Enniscorthy.
"This was no a freak event. It was a predictable result of years of inaction." @georgelawlor.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"This was no a freak event. It was a predictable result of years of inaction." @georgelawlor.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
🚦Sick of waiting in traffic wondering what the delays are like?
🚌 Bus route cancelled or curtailed without any notice?
🚏 Unclear if the Luas is coming?
📱We need a standardised, universal Real Time App on traffic across the country!
More from Mark Wall TD 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
🚌 Bus route cancelled or curtailed without any notice?
🚏 Unclear if the Luas is coming?
📱We need a standardised, universal Real Time App on traffic across the country!
More from Mark Wall TD 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Fully integrated Real Time Information app must be developed to address commuter delays - The Labour Party
Fully integrated Real Time Information app must be developed to address commuter delays - The Labour PartyLabour TD for Kildare South Mark Wall has called for the development by Transport Infrastructu...
labour.ie
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
🚦Sick of waiting in traffic wondering what the delays are like?
🚌 Bus route cancelled or curtailed without any notice?
🚏 Unclear if the Luas is coming?
📱We need a standardised, universal Real Time App on traffic across the country!
More from Mark Wall TD 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
🚌 Bus route cancelled or curtailed without any notice?
🚏 Unclear if the Luas is coming?
📱We need a standardised, universal Real Time App on traffic across the country!
More from Mark Wall TD 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Labour calls for rent brake in Government’s rent rule changes. 📈
"New Government rent changes will push rents higher.
A rent brake is essential." @conorsheehan.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"New Government rent changes will push rents higher.
A rent brake is essential." @conorsheehan.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Labour calls for rent brake in Government’s rent rule changes - The Labour Party
Labour calls for rent brake in Government’s rent rule changes - The Labour Party– Without a rent brake, rents will spiral Labour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD has called on the Minister for Ho...
labour.ie
January 27, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Labour calls for rent brake in Government’s rent rule changes. 📈
"New Government rent changes will push rents higher.
A rent brake is essential." @conorsheehan.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"New Government rent changes will push rents higher.
A rent brake is essential." @conorsheehan.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
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Be careful out there folks.
There’s severe flooding in parts of greater Rathfarnham.
Don’t drive into the floods
Check in on your neighbours
Contact our emergency services if you are worried about anyone.
There’s severe flooding in parts of greater Rathfarnham.
Don’t drive into the floods
Check in on your neighbours
Contact our emergency services if you are worried about anyone.
#StormChandra
Firefighters are currently attending flooding incidents at
Stocking Avenue
Nutgrove Avenue
M50 J13 Ballinteer Northbound
Lambs Cross
We've taken motorists to safety in Kilmacud and Rathfarnham after they became trapped in floods.
Firefighters are currently attending flooding incidents at
Stocking Avenue
Nutgrove Avenue
M50 J13 Ballinteer Northbound
Lambs Cross
We've taken motorists to safety in Kilmacud and Rathfarnham after they became trapped in floods.
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Be careful out there folks.
There’s severe flooding in parts of greater Rathfarnham.
Don’t drive into the floods
Check in on your neighbours
Contact our emergency services if you are worried about anyone.
There’s severe flooding in parts of greater Rathfarnham.
Don’t drive into the floods
Check in on your neighbours
Contact our emergency services if you are worried about anyone.
🗣️Govt rental changes will throw renters to the wolves. - @mariesherlock.bsky.social
👉There are over 5,400 eviction notices issued in the third quarter of 2025. People are going to lose their homes in the coming months.
👉There are over 5,400 eviction notices issued in the third quarter of 2025. People are going to lose their homes in the coming months.
January 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM
🗣️Govt rental changes will throw renters to the wolves. - @mariesherlock.bsky.social
👉There are over 5,400 eviction notices issued in the third quarter of 2025. People are going to lose their homes in the coming months.
👉There are over 5,400 eviction notices issued in the third quarter of 2025. People are going to lose their homes in the coming months.
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Helen is compassionate, determined, empathetic and community-rooted.
The progressive choice for voters in Galway West, she will be an outstanding TD! 🌹
The progressive choice for voters in Galway West, she will be an outstanding TD! 🌹
Labour selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu to contest Galway West Bye-Election 🌹
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
Labour Selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu To Contest Galway West Bye-Election - The Labour Party
Labour Selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu To Contest Galway West Bye-Election - The Labour Party “I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” – Councillor Helen Ogbu “Labou...
labour.ie
January 26, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Helen is compassionate, determined, empathetic and community-rooted.
The progressive choice for voters in Galway West, she will be an outstanding TD! 🌹
The progressive choice for voters in Galway West, she will be an outstanding TD! 🌹
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This is complete crap!
It will do the opposite of what it intends to do.
If you want to make the roads safer for cyclists, reduce the speed of the thing that could kill them 🚙 🤷♂️
It will do the opposite of what it intends to do.
If you want to make the roads safer for cyclists, reduce the speed of the thing that could kill them 🚙 🤷♂️
“It’s like telling a person who is struggling with their heating bill to put on an extra jumper”
Plans to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence branded “performative policymaking” which “shifts responsibility away from those operating the most dangerous vehicles”
Plans to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence branded “performative policymaking” which “shifts responsibility away from those operating the most dangerous vehicles”
‘Over-reaction based on vibes’: Are mandatory helmet and hi-vis laws for cyclists set to be introduced in Ireland?
The Irish government appears to be considering whether to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence, but campaigners say the “performative policymaking… shifts responsibi...
road.cc
January 26, 2026 at 10:36 PM
This is complete crap!
It will do the opposite of what it intends to do.
If you want to make the roads safer for cyclists, reduce the speed of the thing that could kill them 🚙 🤷♂️
It will do the opposite of what it intends to do.
If you want to make the roads safer for cyclists, reduce the speed of the thing that could kill them 🚙 🤷♂️
Labour selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu to contest Galway West Bye-Election 🌹
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
Labour Selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu To Contest Galway West Bye-Election - The Labour Party
Labour Selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu To Contest Galway West Bye-Election - The Labour Party “I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” – Councillor Helen Ogbu “Labou...
labour.ie
January 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Labour selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu to contest Galway West Bye-Election 🌹
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
Labour calls for fair pensions for uniformed services.
“There is a clear and ongoing retention and recruitment crisis in our uniformed services.” @duncansmithtd.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
“There is a clear and ongoing retention and recruitment crisis in our uniformed services.” @duncansmithtd.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Labour calls for fair pensions for uniformed services - The Labour Party
Labour calls for fair pensions for uniformed services - The Labour PartyLabour Defence Spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has called on the Government to reinstate the supplementary pension facility for mem...
labour.ie
January 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Labour calls for fair pensions for uniformed services.
“There is a clear and ongoing retention and recruitment crisis in our uniformed services.” @duncansmithtd.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
“There is a clear and ongoing retention and recruitment crisis in our uniformed services.” @duncansmithtd.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
EU must move faster on online harm.
“I wrote directly to VP Virkkunen to make clear that ensuring digital platforms do not become vectors for abuse is not just a legal obligation under the DSA, but a moral one.” @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
“I wrote directly to VP Virkkunen to make clear that ensuring digital platforms do not become vectors for abuse is not just a legal obligation under the DSA, but a moral one.” @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
EU must move faster on online harm - The Labour Party
EU must move faster on online harm - The Labour PartyLabour MEP Aodhán Ó Riordáin has today responded to the European Commission opening proceedings against the company behind the AI chatbot Grok over...
labour.ie
January 26, 2026 at 11:59 AM
EU must move faster on online harm.
“I wrote directly to VP Virkkunen to make clear that ensuring digital platforms do not become vectors for abuse is not just a legal obligation under the DSA, but a moral one.” @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
“I wrote directly to VP Virkkunen to make clear that ensuring digital platforms do not become vectors for abuse is not just a legal obligation under the DSA, but a moral one.” @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
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I’ve just seen that Independent Ireland’s Michael Collins called some MEPs “traitors” under Dáil privilege.
That’s a disgusting slur and has no place in Irish politics.
Collins should withdraw the remark and apologise for it. I’m not surprised by his behaviour but it needs to be called out.
That’s a disgusting slur and has no place in Irish politics.
Collins should withdraw the remark and apologise for it. I’m not surprised by his behaviour but it needs to be called out.
January 26, 2026 at 9:27 AM
I’ve just seen that Independent Ireland’s Michael Collins called some MEPs “traitors” under Dáil privilege.
That’s a disgusting slur and has no place in Irish politics.
Collins should withdraw the remark and apologise for it. I’m not surprised by his behaviour but it needs to be called out.
That’s a disgusting slur and has no place in Irish politics.
Collins should withdraw the remark and apologise for it. I’m not surprised by his behaviour but it needs to be called out.
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Party leader Ivana Bacik will attend next week’s convention to select city councillor Helen Ogbu as Labour’s candidate for the 2026 Galway West by-election www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Labour wheels out big guns to target Dáil for Ogbu
Party leader Ivana Bacik will attend next week’s convention to select city councillor Helen Ogbu as Labour’s candidate for the 2026 Galway West by-election.
www.advertiser.ie
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Party leader Ivana Bacik will attend next week’s convention to select city councillor Helen Ogbu as Labour’s candidate for the 2026 Galway West by-election www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
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Department of Education must introduce standardised rules for access to computer tech - Labour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Department of Education must introduce standardised rules for access to computer tech - The Labour Party
Department of Education must introduce standardised rules for access to computer tech - The Labour Party New Leaving Cert curriculum is deepening inequality Labour’s education spokesperson Eoghan Kenn...
labour.ie
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Department of Education must introduce standardised rules for access to computer tech - Labour education spokesperson Eoghan Kenny TD
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
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In schools in communities I represent in Limerick. A hot school meal means a child gets fed. In most cases the food is decent quality and nothing I wouldn’t eat myself!
Ballymaloe founder Darina Allen has blasted the Hot School Meals programme as “not fit for purpose” during an appearance before TDs this morning.
But Allen received pushback from some who pointed to children getting reliable meals thanks to the policy.
www.thejournal.ie/hot-school-m...
But Allen received pushback from some who pointed to children getting reliable meals thanks to the policy.
www.thejournal.ie/hot-school-m...
Darina Allen tells TDs Hot School Meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)
The Oireachtas Education Committee discussed the food programme this morning.
www.thejournal.ie
January 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
In schools in communities I represent in Limerick. A hot school meal means a child gets fed. In most cases the food is decent quality and nothing I wouldn’t eat myself!
Labour calls for action on Shannon oversight.
“Blind trust is not oversight. Ireland needs real inspections at Shannon Airport now.” @conorsheehan.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
“Blind trust is not oversight. Ireland needs real inspections at Shannon Airport now.” @conorsheehan.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Labour calls for action on Shannon oversight - The Labour Party
Labour calls for action on Shannon oversight - The Labour PartyLabour’s Conor Sheehan TD has today called on Government to urgently introduce legislation to allow for routine and random physical inspe...
labour.ie
January 23, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Labour calls for action on Shannon oversight.
“Blind trust is not oversight. Ireland needs real inspections at Shannon Airport now.” @conorsheehan.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
“Blind trust is not oversight. Ireland needs real inspections at Shannon Airport now.” @conorsheehan.bsky.social
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...