Labour Youth has today welcomed the announcement that zero hour contracts are to be outlawed. Labour Youth National Chairperson Kevin Donoghue commented: “The issue of zero hour contracts is somethi...Read More
Labour Youth has today criticised proposals to introduce an income contingent loan scheme, branding the €160 per month repayment rate “disgraceful.” Commenting on the report, Chair of La...Read More
We have been longtime advocates for the voting age to be reduced to 16 and are very supportive of the Bill being debated in the Seanad today and of our Labour Senators supporting it! #voteat16...Read More
Labour Youth has today welcomed the announcement of the deal that was secured with the new Clerys owner that will benefit the former workers, describing it as “a win for workers’ rights and...Read More
Labour Youth has today launched its higher education funding policy Education for the Next Generation. This policy paper calls for increased state investment and a significant contribution from employ...Read More
The Irish Government needs to act now to ensure that Donald Trump’s immigration ban is put to a halt at Irish airports, according to Labour Youth Chairperson Kevin Donoghue. “Ireland already has a...Read More
Labour Youth has warned that demonising Trump voters may lead to a second term. Chair of Labour Youth Kevin Donoghue said “Firstly, we need to recognise the difference between Trump voters and Trump...Read More
Labour Youth has today launched its Living 2019 campaign to encourage employers to pay the living wage. The Living Wage, which has been set at €11.50 by the Living Wage Technical Group, is co...Read More
This week we’ve all witnessed the news that Bus Éireann management has drawn up a plan for massive cutbacks which places the service it provides and many jobs in doubt. The service that ...Read More
Former Union of Students in Ireland President Kevin Donoghue has been elected Chairperson of Labour Youth at the organisations annual conference this weekend in County Louth. Kevin Donoghue aged 26 wa...Read More
