 Since the turn of the 2000s, Labour Youth has run campaigns on repealing the 8th Amendment, against sexism, voting rights for 16 and 17 year olds, workers rights, same sex marriage, sexual consent, ending Direct Provision, along with other issues related to students and young people.Labour Youth also takes an active role in supporting young Labour candidates in elections.In 2009, the organisation donated €14,000 to 'young candidates'.