Recent protests show Government ‘out of touch’ says Cllr Ogbu
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour’s candidate in Galway West in the upcoming by-election, has said that the recent protests are the direct result of the Government’s failure to engage with and listen to communities, warning that the ongoing cost-of-living crisis continues to push families to the brink.
Following a motion of no confidence in the Dáil this week, which Labour supported, Cllr Ogbu said the debate reflects the Government’s failure to stand up for ordinary workers.
“The protests we have seen in recent days did not happen in a vacuum. They reflect a growing level of public frustration and are the result of a Government that has failed to listen, failed to engage, and failed to act on the real concerns of communities. Across the country, people see a Government that is out of its depth and out of touch.
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