The Labour Party

Affordable Quality Childcare

Reducing costs to parents to €2 per hour and raising quality of care

Security in Retirement

Strong pension cover for a more comfortable retirement

Small Business and Innovation

Supporting Irish enterprise and helping start-ups to thrive and grow

Improving Health Promotion

Creating a healthier society and emphasising prevention

A New Deal on Income Tax

Abolishing USC for the low and middle income earners who need it most

Open Government

Greater transparency and accountability from public representatives

True Equality for Women

Increasing female representation and closing the gender pay gap

The Digital Economy

Rolling out broadband for all and championing digital innovation

A Social Europe

Building a more progressive European Union

Water and Flooding

Meeting Ireland's water needs and protecting communities from floods

Doing Ourselves Justice

A safer, more just community in which to grow up and grow old

Integration & New Communities

Better integration structures for our increasingly diverse population

Making Work Pay

Standing up for a Living Wage and fairer pay for all

Action on Child Poverty

Ensure that eliminating child poverty is at the heart of Government po...

Equality in Education

More multi-denominational schools and an end to baptism requirements

Pathways to Work

Providing real security and opportunity for those out of work

Traveller Recognition

Recognise Traveller ethnicity and work with the Travelling Community

Finance and Banking

Rebuilding our banking system on a sustainable footing

Mental Health

Promoting mental health awareness and opening up access to supports

Regional Development

Building up a durable economy in every region of the country

An Active Role in the World

A confident and compassionate foreign policy

Schools Fit for the Digital Age

Investing in schools, cutting class sizes and limiting costs to parent...

Investing in Infrastructure

Major investment in the future of the Irish economy

Primary and Community Care

Introducing a new National Community Health Service

Better-Functioning Hospitals

Improving access and management in hospitals

An Age-Friendly Society

Security and independent living for older people and carers

Promoting Tourism

Building a world-class tourism sector across the country

Dignity in Disability

Strong supports to prormote fairness and independent living

A Strong Green Economy

Meeting the challenges and opportunities of climate change

Quality of Life in Our Communities

Cleaner, greener, safer communities

Better for Sport

Prioritising local sports funding to achieve international excellence

Full Equality for LGBT+ People

Taking the next steps after Marriage Equality and Gender Recognition

Arts, Culture and Heritage

Protecting our cultural heritage and more than doubling funding for th...

Investing in Skills

High-quality apprenticeships, training and opportunities to up-skill

An Ghaeilge

Promoting the Irish language and supporting the Gaeltacht

Political and Electoral Reform

Reforming politics for a more effective, accountable democracy

Drugs and Harm Reduction

Reforming the system to target pushers and focus on harm reduction

Reproductive Healthcare

Standing up for women by repealing the 8th amendment

Agriculture, Food & the Marine

Keeping small farms viable and unlocking our potential as a food hub

A Better Future for Young People

Investing in youth opportunities and supports

Constitutional Reform

A living, breathing constitution that reflects modern values

Growing the Rural Economy

Delivering a strong, safe and thriving rural community

Making Homes Affordable

Improving supply, protecting renters and making it easier to buy

Better for Dublin

Developing our capital city and introducing a Mayor for Dublin

Supporting our Defence Forces

Supporting our servicemen and women at home and abroad

A Strong All-Island Economy & Society

Launching a new national conversation

Homes for the Most Vulnerable

Sustained action to end homelessness and rough sleeping

Dignity at Work

Championing workers' rights and decency in the workplace

Standing up for Ireland's Future The Labour Party Manifesto