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Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the latest homelessness figures for June, Labour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan has said that the ongoing monthly increase is shocking, and that the Government has totally failed to get to grips with the problem. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “It is deeply worrying that the…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has published their submission to the national consultation on personal possession of illegal drugs. The submission prepared by Cllr Martina Genockey, Labour spokesperson on Health Promotion and Drugs Strategy and a working group of members, calls for a new approach to tackling…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has welcomed HIQA’s announcement of a public consultation on extending HPV vaccination programme to include boys and is calling for a speedy conclusion, to facilitate rollout as soon as possible, Deputy Kelly said:  “This is a very welcome…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD has said the revelations today about discussions at last week’s Cabinet Meeting show that the Fine Gael government is backtracking on commitments in the Sláintecare report, and appear to have no plans to rollout any further free GP care…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour Party200 jobs a welcome development for Westmeath but more needed – Penrose Labour TD for Longford Westmeath, Willie Penrose has welcomed the announcement of 200 jobs with retailer Mr. Price, to be created over the next three years in Athlone but said the IDA needs…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to today’s speech by British Prime Minister, Theresa May, Labour Leader Brendan Howlin called on the Taoiseach to stand up for Ireland’s national interest. Deputy Howlin said: “Following the purposefully destructive amendments to the UK’s Trade Bill tabled by Brexiteer MPs, the middle ground…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyJan O’Sullivan TD, Labour Party spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government. commented today that “Various commentators have concluded that Rebuilding Ireland is failing. Labour agrees. But what matters is putting forward a real strategy to deliver social and affordable housing, so that everyone in…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour LGBT welcomes the recommendations of the Gender Recognition Review Report, with its emphasis on equality and self-determination. Co-chair of Labour LGBT Karl Hayden said: “The report is important to young trans, non-binary and intersex people but also includes useful suggestions that could make life…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the launch of the exhibition ‘Votes for Women: Suffrage and Citizenship’ today, Chairperson of the Vótáil 100 Committee, Labour Senator Ivana Bacik encouraged young people to visit the exhibition and to celebrate the work of women who fought for suffrage. “As Chairperson of…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has backed the Irish Cancer Society’s call to extend the HPV vaccine to teenage boys.  Deputy Kelly said: “Earlier this year, the Dáil passed my motion to fully back the current HPV vaccine programme and to extend…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Environment spokesperson, Senator Ivana Bacik, has called on the Government to ban non-compostable coffee cups in tandem with introducing the latte levy. This comes as a Recycling List Ireland report has found that 200 million coffee cups are thrown away in Ireland…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Employment Affairs & Social Protection, Senator Ged Nash, has said that that the National Minimum Wage must be transformed to a real Living Wage of €11.90 per hour. Senator Nash said: “Today, the Low Pay Commission has published a report recommending that…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Justice and Children and Youth Affairs spokesperson, Seán Sherlock TD has urged the Government to reconsider its decision not to appoint a Digital Safety Commissioner in light of the Channel 4 Dispatches programme on Facebook activities. Deputy Sherlock said: “The Government has decided…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson, Sen. Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has launched a petition seeking support for a Citizens’ Assembly to be reconvened to consider changes to our Constitution to address religious control of the education system. The petition is available at: https://www.labour.ie/act Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “It’s…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD has said the news that IBEC also opposes the Government’s Rainy Day Fund shows it lacks economic coherence and credibility. Deputy Burton said: “The Labour Party has consistently opposed the concept of a Rainy Day Fund, saying the funds…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Longford Westmeath, Willie Penrose has called on the IDA to ensure it invests in the Midlands as he joined a protest outside their Headquarters at Wilton Place today. Deputy Penrose said: “For too long Mullingar and the Midlands have been ignored, and…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour local representative Joanna Tuffy has highlighted that an estimated 9,000 children promised support under the Affordable Childcare Scheme nearly two years ago are still waiting, with no confirmed implementation date. Commenting on the situation, Joanna said: “Information provided in response to a parliamentary question…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Chair and Dáil Candidate for Wicklow, Jack O’Connor has expressed his solidarity with the players of Bray Wanderers in their bid to be paid by the club’s management, and pledged his full support for the players. The players released a statement on Friday…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin Fingal, Brendan Ryan, has today called on Minister for Housing and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy TD, to increase income thresholds for social housing and to immediately put a halt on people being removed from the housing list for failing to meet…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson Senator Kevin Humphreys, has welcomed the Minister’s comments to work to ensure An Garda Síochána have the adequate resources to tackle the issue of anti-social behavior and violence onboard Irish Rail services. Senator Humphreys said: “Following RTE’s This Week last Sunday, which…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyAt a meeting of the Labour Party Executive Board this evening, on the recommendation of the Party Leader it was unanimously agreed that the Party would support the re-election of Michael D Higgins as President of Ireland. Deputy Howlin said: “On my recommendation, the Executive…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the government to commit to affordable student accommodation development. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Reports today of the ludicrous cost of new student developments across Ireland will do nothing to stem the tide of the housing…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour Party Reacting to out of touch comments made by the Fianna Fáil Health spokesperson Stephen Donnelly today, on the pay of nurses and doctors, Labour’s Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that Fianna Fáil’s attitude to healthcare workers was shown up at today’s heath…

Press Archives – Page 105 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD has called for Rosslare Europort to be upgraded to a tier one port in the context of Brexit. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Howlin said: “Rosslare Europort is particularly well-placed for development, as it is the nearest port…