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Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour Party Commenting on the findings of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Housing survey, Labour Party Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan has said that the Government urgently needs to link rent to the cost of living and extend the rent pressure zones nationwide. Deputy O’Sullivan said:…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour Party Speaking at the Tom Johnson Summer School, in Limerick, the Chairperson of the Labour Party, Jack O Connor, has called for a Referendum to enshrine the Right to Representation at Work in the Constitution. He also highlighted the dramatic co – relation between, precarious…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour Party Speaking ahead of the Tom Johnson Summer School, Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD has said it is clear the Government are intent on bluffing their way to the summer recess, rather than offer solutions. Deputy Howlin said: “On Thursday, I spent the day…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has welcomed the launch of The Movement of Asylum Seekers Ireland’s Right to Work Campaign in Liberty Hall. Labour Youth Chairperson, Chloe Manahan said: “MASI has the full solidarity and support of Labour Youth in their campaign to achieve the right to work…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyA Labour Party motion apologising to men who were convicted of engaging in consensual same-sex sexual acts prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in June 1993 has received government backing. The historic motion will be debated in the Dáil & Seanad next Tuesday evening, in…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said that the Government have made little movement when it comes to housing in the year since Leo Varadkar was elected Taoiseach. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “Last June, members of the Opposition were willing to give the Taoiseach…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD will visit London on Thursday 14th June to meet with prominent members of the UK Labour Party and Trade Union movement, including the Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the EU Sir Keir Starmer MP; the Shadow Secretary of…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Government to commit to increased funding in higher education in Budget 2019. This comes as the Coalition for Publicly-Funded Higher Education have published opinion poll research that shows that 91% of people want to…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has published a new bill to amend the Civil Liability Act so that a family that loses an unborn child due to medical negligence is entitled to seek compensation for mental distress. Deputy Kelly was joined at the launch…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has welcomed a concession extracted from Theresa May’s government that makes a no deal Brexit less likely. Deputy Howlin said: “While Dominic Grieve’s amendment was not put today to empower the Westminster Parliament to direct the Government in the event…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking at the Dublin Rathdown Labour Party selection convention for Cllr Lettie McCarthy, Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has said that the chaotic Government policy on public transport is due to the lacklustre performance of Minister Shane Ross who is failing to deliver transport…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Brendan Ryan TD, has today called on the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, to reassess the pricing for commuters using the Port Tunnel as the current peak time pricing unfairly impacts people from North County Dublin. Deputy Ryan said:…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour spokesperson on Health Alan Kelly has expressed grave concerns about the first report from the Scoping Inquiry into the CervicalCheck screening programme, saying it is taking too long, and has not addressed the terms of reference, and that responsibility rests with the Minister…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the publication of some of the details for the Bus Connects programme, Labour spokesperson on Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys said that residents impacted by the plans must be fully consulted and engaged with. He also said that the needs of cyclists must be…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, will be available to speak to reporters this morning at 11.00am, Tuesday 12th June, on the Leinster House plinth about Brexit and other issues of the day. What: Doorstep with Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin Where: Leinster House…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said the Government must do more to tackle rising student accommodation rents. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Today, we have read reports that there has been a rise in the numbers of students commuting to college…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on the centenary of Lá na mBan, Labour spokesperson on Equality, and representative in Dún Laoghaire, Cllr Deirdre Kingston has echoed calls for gender quotas for the upcoming local elections but has also called on all parties to commit that at least 40% of…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Representative in Cork city, Peter Horgan has called on Minister Shane Ross to get his head out of justice and back into the Department of Transport and deal with traffic congestion crippling cities like Cork. Mr Horgan said: “We now know that 30…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour Party Two separate fatal incidents at DART stations on the Northside has led to calls from Senator Aodhán O Riordáin for an urgent response from authorities.  Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “In the past month there have been two fatalities at Howth Junction and Harmonstown DART…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Urban Regeneration, Joe Costello has said the latest proposal by Dublin City Council to sell off valuable land banks currently used as Council depots in the heart of the City is totally unacceptable in the midst of a housing crisis. Mr Costello,…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party representative for Dún Laoghaire, Cllr Deirdre Kingston, has called on the Minister for Education to ensure building starts of a new Educate Together primary school in Dún Laoghaire. School children are currently in temporary accommodation while the Department slowly reviews a permanent site…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour Party  Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that unless the Minister for Education addresses the issues with higher education funding, the sector will remain stagnant.  Senator Ó Ríordáin said:  “While I am no fan of education ranking systems, the fact that Irish…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton has welcomed the successful conclusion of the trial of former Anglo Irish chief executive David Drumm who has been found guilty of two counts of fraud. Deputy Burton said: “Finally our courts and jury system have recognised that a…

Press Archives – Page 109 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing Jan O’Sullivan TD has warned that any additional revenue from house building activity should be invested in public social and affordable housing rather than put into a rainy day fund as recommended by the Fiscal Advisory Council, and at the same…