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Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has criticised the Government and HSE for failing to tackle the trolley crisis in our hospitals. Deputy Kelly said: “Six weeks after the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation recorded 677 patients on trolleys, it is scandalous that…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson Senator Kevin Humphreys has called for the Minister for Transport to bring together all public transport stakeholders in Dublin in a transport summit to rectify current traffic problems in the city centre and overcrowding issues on the Luas green line in particular….

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Urban regeneration Joe Costello has described the latest changes to the Metro North link as a cynical exercise that highlights how little extra investment is being provided for Dublin city in the Ireland 2040 plan. Mr Costello said: “Many of the public…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson, Joan Burton TD, has called on the Independent Alliance to outline where they stand on the proposals by PTSB and other banks to sell thousands of mortgage loans to vulture funds following the failure of their Ministers to object to the announcement…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Seán Sherlock has called on the Government to swiftly progress Labour legislation through the Dáil to ban the use of microbeads and other micro-plastics in cosmetic and personal products. It comes as new research by NUIG has highlighted the damage caused by microplastics…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has accused the Minister for Education of sending mixed messages when it comes to non-denominational education. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The Minister for Education’s latest announcement that alternative subjects should be offered to those who do not…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking to the Labour Party’s Central Council, Party Leader Brendan Howlin said that Fine Gael’s investment plan is not radical enough and that Labour would propose to significantly exceed the ‘Ireland 2040’ target of €91 billion in public spending over the next decade by scrapping…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the collapse of talks to reestablish the Northern Ireland executive and the likelihood of British direct rule, Labour LGBT in the Republic of Ireland has written to its Sister Party Groups SDLP LGBT+ and LGBT Labour UK to formally support the campaign for the…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has welcomed the confirmation by the HSE that Merchants Quay Project CLG is the preferred bidder to operate a medically supervised injecting facility but highlighted that there is still some distance to go before a pilot facility opens. Sen. Ó…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyDid the Government learn nothing from Hubs and Spokes of the last strategy? Commenting on the launch of the National Planning Framework, Labour spokesperson on Housing and Local Government, Jan O’Sullivan TD, said: “National Planning Strategies are hugely important for any country. They shape the…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson, Joan Burton TD, has called on the Minister for Finance to step in to protect vulnerable homeowners in the wake of PTSB’s plans to sell off up to €4bn of non-performing loans. Deputy Burton said: “Many of the thousands of mortgage holders…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking at a public meeting on in Liberty Hall, Joe Costello, Spokesperson on Urban Regeneration said “The Government’s  National Planning Framework is already in tatters before it has even been launched.” “A colossal €115 billion of tax payers’ money is to be spent by the…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader and spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform to make a statement outlining the campaign undertaken by the Government in support of the candidacy of the Governor of the Central…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on the collapse of talks to restore devolved Government in Northen Ireland, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin said: “Not for the first time in the last year attempts to reinstate the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement have failed because one side fears that…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said comments by the Junior Finance Minister on the cost of accommodation across Dublin do not reflect the reality of the situation in the rental sector. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The implication that the rental crisis is a bigger…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyThree Weeks to Change the NPF undermines Evidence Based Approach Labour TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly, and member of the coalition opposed to the draft National Planning Framework (NPF) has raised concerns about the integrity of the process following substantial last minute changes. Deputy Kelly…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Dublin City Councillor, Alison Gilliland has said the Northern Cross relief road must be included in the National Capital Plan to be announced on Friday. Cllr Gilliland said: “It is essential that the relief-road detailed in the Belmayne/Clongriffin Local Area Plan be included in…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, to remove the cap on enrolment of Educate Together schools. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Reports from around the country about the Department of Education and Skills’ insistence…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyNew legislation aimed at improving conditions for thousands of workers in precarious employment is flawed because it fails to cover dodgy ‘if & when’ contracts. Speaking ahead of the Dáil debate on the government’s Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017, Labour’s Employment Affairs & Social Protection…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said that rent increases have spiralled out of control, and measures are urgently needed to address the lack of affordability in the sector. It comes as the latest rental report from Daft.ie shows rents have risen nationally…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and spokesperson on Northern Ireland, Brendan Howlin TD has welcomed the progress made towards restoring a power sharing Executive in Northern Ireland, and has said it is essential for ensuring the people of Northern Ireland are heard over the coming weeks in…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Tourism and representative for Galway West, Cllr Níall McNelis has said that the upgrade of the atrocious N59 must be a priority in the National Development Plan to be published on Friday in Sligo as it is an essential tourism route for…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Minister for Health to intervene in the controversy over patient access to Versatis pain patches. Late last year the HSE added a second level of approval for GPs looking to continue prescribing the patches…

Press Archives – Page 118 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has expressed concern about a HSE review into the use of specific foetal monitors being used at a number of Irish maternity hospitals. Deputy Kelly said: “Reports that the HSE is now reviewing safety concerns regarding the use…