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FF/FG/GP attitude to EU Workers’ Right law is laid bare by “do minimum” attitude

News – The Labour Party EU directive on Adequate Minimum Wages offers great opportunity to lift workers out of low paid trap. Officials from Minister Peter Burke’s department have said no legislative change is required. Trade unions tell us that significant legislative changes are needed to give effect to the spirit and intent of the…

26 May 2024

Summer jobs must be fairly paid – age wage discrimination must end

News – The Labour Party Hourigan calls on Government to follow EU’s lead and stop infantilising young workers Labour Ireland South candidate Niamh Hourigan has called on Government to end age wage discrimination by putting an end to sub minimum wage rates for young people at work. As young people start looking for summer work,…

26 May 2024

EU Wealth Tax on Ultra-Rich can fund Affordable Housing and Climate Action

News – The Labour Party Research shows wealth tax on Billionaires could raise up to €40 billion a year for the EU. EU needs extra funding for the climate transition and a European Plan for Affordable Housing. Proposal was put on the recent G20 agenda by Brazil and has backing of several EU Ministers Labour…

25 May 2024

Bertie gets it wrong again

News – The Labour Party Directly Elected Mayor for Dublin has potential once independent finance raising is ensured  Bertie’s preference for a Minister for Dublin is utterly out of touch Bertie Ahern has got it wrong once again, according to former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Labour Cllr for Pembroke Dermot Lacey, this time on…

24 May 2024

Barbaric practice of cockfighting must end

News – The Labour PartySenator Annie Hoey has expressed shock and outrage at reports of a resurgence of the barbaric practice of cockfighting in Ireland. Senator Hoey said: “Cockfighting is a barbaric and cruel bloodsport where roosters are placed in a ring and made to fight until one of them is seriously injured or killed….

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23 May 2024

Sinn Féin MP needs to stop hedging bets and declare for Brussels or Westminster

News – The Labour Party Does Michelle Gildernew plan to be an MP or an MEP?  “Michelle Gildernew MP needs to decide today if she is running for Westminster or Brussels”, according to the Labour Party’s European Parliament election candidate, Fergal Landy. He said: “Now that the British General Election has been called, Sinn Fein…

23 May 2024

Labour motion on reform of waste management system passed in the Seanad

News – The Labour PartySherlock welcomes Minister Smith’s commitment to bringing forward proposals to bring in competition for the waste collection market. Labour’s Senator Marie Sherlock has this evening welcomed the cross party support Labour’s senators received for their motion calling for municipalisation of waste collection services. Senator Sherlock said: “Labour believes within the current…

22 May 2024

Labour calls for re-municipalisation of waste collection

News – The Labour Party Labour’s Private Member Motion before the Seanad at 3.30 today Labour’s Senator Mark Wall is calling for Government support to address the ongoing issues of waste management in the community. Labour Senators are today bringing a motion before the Seanad which aims to transform how waste is collected, recycled, and…

22 May 2024

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