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National literacy strategy has potential to change lives
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyWelcoming the publication of Ireland’s first National Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills plan, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said the implementation of a national literacy strategy has the potential to end systemic disadvantage in Ireland. Deputy Ó Ríordáin: “Today is a momentous day for…
Read more »Budget 2022 must prioritise mental health services
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Annie Hoey has said called on Government to prioritise mental health in Budget 2022 and properly resource the national mental health policy. Speaking today, Senator Hoey said the Government needs to prioritise community mental health services in the forthcoming budget to stop people…
Read more »Education committee must meet to resolve shambolic schools reopening
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has slammed the Minister’s handling of schools reopening as shambolic, showcasing a Department out of touch with reality. Deputy Ó Ríordáin has called for the education committee to be reconvened this Friday to resolve the matter with Ministers Foley…
Read more »Catch up proposals highlight Govt out of touch with reality
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing over six months of campaigning for a €100 million Catch Up for Children fund, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has slammed the Minister’s proposed €50 million fund for lost learning during school closures. The ill-thought through fund will not support long-term recovery for…
Read more »Action needed on Irish abortion legislation review in light of Texas developments
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the coming into effect last week of a highly restrictive anti-abortion law in Texas, Labour TD Ivana Bacik has called on Minister Donnelly to publish details about the review of Ireland’s abortion legislation. Deputy Bacik said: “Recent developments on abortion in Texas remind us…
Read more »LES strike shows concerns of unions and employers must be addressed
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn solidarity with those striking from the Local Employment Services against the proposed privatisation tender, Labour Party spokesperson on social protection Seán Sherlock said today’s strike must be a wakeup call for the Minister to address the concerns of the proposed new tender for local…
Read more »Minister Harris needs to heed students’ concerns ahead of CAO results
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on further and higher education Annie Hoey has called on the Minister to outline his plans to ensure all students who require accommodation will have affordable options available to them. As the housing crisis continues to spiral into every section of society, Senator…
Read more »Housing for All heavy on aspiration but lacks ambition on social and affordable housing
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the publication of the Housing for All plan, Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said it was heavy on aspiration but lacks ambition on State-led delivery, said it required detailed study and that implementation will be key. Senator Moynihan said: “With another new housing…
Read more »Campaign against sharing of intimate images without consent welcome
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour Party Education programme targeted at young people also needed to change online culture. Seven months on since the commencement of his bill to tackle online harassment and harmful communications, Labour Party Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin has welcomed the #NoExcuses campaign launched today to combat the…
Read more »Survey results show need to reduce cost of school for parents
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour Party Ban on voluntary contributions must be introduced. Free School Books and Meals should be delivered for all in Budget 2022. More financial support for back to school costs needed. Publishing the results of his back to school costs survey, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó…
Read more »Latest plan fails to address societal problems highlighted by pandemic
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyWith the publication of a roadmap for the ending of restrictions, Labour Party Leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly paid tribute to all those who continue to play their part in the fight against Covid-19, but noted that the government’s latest plan failed to address…
Read more »Equal Pay for women footballers an historic day for Irish Sport
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour sport spokesperson Mark Wall has welcomed the announcement today by the FAI that the women’s senior team will now receive equal pay to our men’s team. Senator Wall said: “This is a very welcome move today by the FAI and an historic day for…
Read more »21% increase in Youth Homelessness shows need for eviction ban and improved tenant rights
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour Party 930 families still without a home and total homelessness up again by 118 to 8,132. 943 young people aged 18-24 without a home, an increase of 165 or 21% in one month. Evictions are the primary cause of homelessness. Responding to the July homelessness…
Read more »Housing for All plan must fix the broken housing system
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour Party Vacant property tax must be robust enough to ensure effectiveness Renters cannot be forgotten Policy should not be based on the premise that people should couple up The Government’s Housing for All plan must have targeted action points to fix the dysfunctional housing market…
Read more »Childcare failures unacceptable – time has come for radical overhaul
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyNoting continued closures of creches throughout the country and the serious scarcity of affordable childcare places, Labour childcare spokesperson Ivana Bacik TD has said that a radical overhaul is necessary to address systemic failings in the provision of childcare in Ireland. Deputy Bacik said: “There are…
Read more »As schools reopen where is the Catch up scheme for Children?
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour Party Minister indicated package would be available in the Autumn. Tánaiste told Dáil in June it would be published in the coming weeks. With schools reopening in the days ahead, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has again called on the Minister to clarify when…
Read more »Blindspot to arts and entertainment sector must end – roadmap and halt to PUP cuts needed
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour Party No ongoing justification for failure to provide roadmaps for Arts and entertainment sector. PUP cuts from 7th September will disproportionately impact workers in sectors with no reopening plan. Labour Arts spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has said that it beggars belief that so many months…
Read more »Bacik launches Sadaka’s ‘No Way to Treat a Child’ campaign to highlight plight of children in Palestine
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyAs children in Ireland gear up to return to school after a disruptive and unpredictable year, Labour TD Ivana Bacik has highlighted the ongoing crisis faced by vulnerable children in Palestine as she launched Sadaka’s ‘No Way to Treat a Child’ campaign outside Liberty Hall…
Read more »Remote working legislation needs to reflect reality of experience to date
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has welcomed the public consultation on the right to request remote working published today but said the Tánaiste cannot delay any longer in publishing detailed legislation to protect workers opting to work remotely. Ó Ríordáin said there is now…
Read more »Govt must meaningfully reduce the cost of the return to school
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on Government to consider its powers to make primary education genuinely free of charge. Marking the return to school, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said many families will struggle over the coming months to pay for schoolbooks, uniforms and…
Read more »Decision to mix vaccines welcome
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly has welcomed the news that NIAC has approved the mixing of vaccines, a matter he first raised in April. Deputy Kelly said: “The HSE has done trojan work throughout the vaccine rollout and it’s incredible to think we…
Read more »Ireland must show solidarity and leadership in welcoming Afghan refugees
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the news that Government is set to provide less than 200 places for Afghan refugees, Labour Senator Annie Hoey said Ireland must act as an international leader in welcoming as many Afghan refugees as possible into the country. Senator Hoey said: “We are all…
Read more »Government must table proposals to compensate our healthcare workers
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly has reiterated his call to Government to pay a pandemic bonus to honour and recognise the work that healthcare workers have done to slow the spread of Covid. Backing health unions call to the Taoiseach to intervene, Deputy…
Read more »Pathway to ending maternity restrictions required
Press Archives – Page 10 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour leader and health spokesperson Alan Kelly has urged Government to resolve the ongoing issue of maternity restrictions. Speaking today, Deptuy Kelly said partners are essential to support and advocate for mothers throughout pregnant. Deputy Kelly said: “Maternity restrictions have been a constant issue throughout…
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