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The housing crisis is geting more complex, more hopeless and more devastating
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Brendan Ryan was today speaking in Dáil Éireann in support of the cross-party motion to enact emergency measures aimed at addressing homelessness. This followed the large ‘Raise the Roof’ housing demonstration outside Leinster House. Deputy Ryan said: “Minister, The housing crisis is getting…
Read more »Sale of Luggala Estate a once in a generation opportunity for the state
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on the Arts, Joan Burton TD, has called on Minister Madigan to take action and bring the Luggala Estate into public ownership. Speaking today Deputy Burton said: “Following the passing of Garech de Brún earlier this year, the 4000-acre Luggala Estate has come…
Read more »Bacik calls for Government to adopt Labour’s gender pay gap bill
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Ivana Bacik will today in the Seanad be leading for the Labour Senators in presenting the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017 for Report Stage. This Bill has already passed Second Stage in the Seanad with cross-party support…
Read more »Admissions to Schools law serves the elite
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said the Education (Admissions to Schools) Act 2018 which commenced today gives with one hand and takes with another in terms of equality. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “While it is welcome that religion will no longer…
Read more »Minister Ross needs to clear up ambiguity over Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company costs
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party General Elections candidates for Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Rathdown, Councillor Deirdre Kingston and Councillor Lettie McCarthy, have expressed their concern at Minister Shane Ross’ plans to transfer the ownership of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Councillor…
Read more »For the city to grow and become more accessible Galway City Ring Road is an absolute necessity. – McNelis
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyMayor of Galway Cllr Niall McNelis has welcomed today’s Cabinet announcement of €600 million for the development of the Galway City Ring Road. Speaking today Mayor McNelis said: “This is a very welcome development for Galway City. We have been waiting for this for nearly…
Read more »Defence has become an afterthought for the Taoiseach – Ryan
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Defence, Brendan Ryan TD, has called on the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence Leo Varadkar to share the pending report into the inability of two Irish naval ships to launch this morning. Commenting today Deputy Ryan said: “As Minister for Defence, An…
Read more »HIQA have to be held accountable for lack of referrals of abuse allegations
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Health Spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has called on Ministers Harris and McGrath to investigate HIQA’s handling of abuse allegations. Commenting today Deputy Kelly said: “HIQA have serious questions to answer on the rates of referrals they make to An Garda Síochána and other agencies…
Read more »Questions need to be answered over wasteful Health spend
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson and Vice Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Alan Kelly TD has said serious questions need to be answered about wasteful spend in the Department of Health. Commenting on the report of the Controller and Auditor General into the Department…
Read more »“;Yet again this government has failed to deliver on housing.
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Kevin Humphreys has criticised Housing Minister and his cabinet colleagues for the failure to get a promised ‘fast-track’ housing plan off the ground in Poolbeg. Commenting Senator Humphreys said: “Yet again this government has failed to deliver on housing. Yet again a plan…
Read more »Lessons around proper governance have not been learned in Scouting Ireland
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs has welcomed Minister for Children’s decision to halt state funding of Scouting Ireland while the current board remains in place. Commenting today Deputy Sherlock said: “The minister has made the right decision. Clearly, lessons around proper governance have not been learned within…
Read more »Time to deal with the stark reality that faces so many tenants
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Cllr Rebecca Moynihan has today called on Fine Gael to establish a rent registry to ensure new tenants are not victims of price gouging. Cllr. Moynihan said: “Yet again today, we another report highlighting spiraling rates of rent. Rents in urban areas are out…
Read more »Banker Pay Cap must stay in place
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton raised with the Minister for Finance today his plans to commission a report on bankers pay and bonuses as we approach the 10 year anniversary of the blanket bank guarantee. Deputy Burton said: “Saturday 29th September will mark the 10…
Read more »Time to bring back Town Councils
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has moved a bill today to bring back town councils, as the Dáil will later today debate the Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill in private members time. Deputy Howlin said: “Labour will today in the Dáil put…
Read more »Terrible assaults emphasise the need for educational campaigns surrounding consent.
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Justice, and TD for Cork East, Seán Sherlock has called on Minister Mitchell O’Connor to lay out a timeline for the delivery of promised compulsory consent classes in Irish Universities. This call follows reporting today of three incidents of rape of students…
Read more »No clarity on level of Christmas Bonus from Minister
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Social Protection Ged Nash has called on Minister Regina Doherty to clarify immediately the level of Christmas Bonus that will be paid to those in receipt of social welfare payments in December. Senator Nash said: “In her written opening statement to the…
Read more »Proposal on teacher pay falls short of pay equity
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Education Aodhan Ó Ríordáin has criticised the government for their proposal on public sector pay. Commenting today Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The proposal put forward by government falls significantly short of creating pay equity for teachers and other public sector workers….
Read more »Howlin engages with British Labour on Irish Brexit concerns
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking after the first day of his visit to the British Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Brendan Howlin TD, Leader of the Irish Labour Party spoke about his hope that the British Labour Party would champion Ireland’s interests during the current negotiations on Brexit. Deputy…
Read more »Second Referendum offers chance to limit damage
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in advance of his three-day visit to the British Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Brendan Howlin TD, Leader of the Irish Labour Party spoke about his hope for a second referendum on the UK’s relationship with the Europen Union. Deputy Howlin said “I warmly…
Read more »Labour Party optimistic, following Minister’s commitments on 24/7 cardiac care for the South East
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party public representatives in counties Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford have been told by party leader Brendan Howlin that 24 hour, seven days a week Cardiology Cath Lab for the region based at University Hospital (UHW) is one step closer if assurances…
Read more »Lack of legal clarity from the British with respect to the backstop
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in response to UK Prime Minister May’s call for detailed, written counter-proposals from the EU, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin said: “The UK and EU agreed on a joint declaration in relation to the Irish border backstop in December 2017. “When the EU Barnier…
Read more »Minister is asleep at the wheel on Bus Connects
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Transport Kevin Humphreys has criticised Minister Ross’s comments in which he claims he has “nothing to do with Bus Connects” Commenting today Senator Humphreys said: “Minister Ross seems to have a gross misunderstanding of his role if he believes the largest review…
Read more »DCC Cllrs back Moynihan’s proposal to provide free sanitary products in DCC buildings
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party GE candidate for Dublin South Central, Cllr Rebecca Moynihan, has secured agreement from Dublin City Councillors for Dublin City Council to provide free sanitary products in all DCC buildings. Speaking after the DCC Finance meeting, Cllr Moynihan said: “I’m delighted that my fellow…
Read more »Tax Breaks for Developers are wrong
Press Archives – Page 100 of 174 – The Labour PartyOn Leaders Questions in the Dáil, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste if the Government plans to bring in special tax cuts for developers and speculators who have been hoarding vacant development land. The Tánaiste wouldn’t confirm or deny the proposal. Deputy Howlin…
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