Type: Press
Labour Youth Condemns Trump’s Jerusalem Statement
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has today condemned Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem, including occupied Palestinian territory, as Israel’s capital. Speaking on the matter, Labour Youth Chairperson, Chloe Manahan said: “Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel represents an extremely dangerous threat to what is already…
Read more »New legislation silent on ‘if & when’ contracts
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Ged Nash has warned that new legislation published today by Minister Regina Doherty may not in fact cover the phenomenon of ‘if & when’ contracts. Senator Nash said: “During the process I initiated with the University of Limerick, a new and dubious form of precarious…
Read more »Penrose seeks redoubling of efforts to secure industry for Mullingar
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Longford Westmeath, Willie Penrose, has called on the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation and the IDA, to redouble their efforts to secure a significant industry for the 22.5 hectare IDA Business and Technology park at Marlinstown in Mullingar. It comes in…
Read more »Extravagant Ballsbridge apartments highlight two tier society
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator and spokesperson for Dublin, Kevin Humphreys has said the extravagant apartments being built and sold in Ballsbridge highlights our two tier society and the failure of the Government to tackle the housing crisis and provide for affordable housing. Senator Humphreys said: “The outrageous…
Read more »Ó Ríordáin supports calls for introduction of ‘Fagin’s Law’
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has welcomed the call in the tenth report by Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, Dr Geoffrey Shannon, for the introduction of a so-called ‘Fagin’s Law’. Fagin’s Law refers to a special offence to prosecute adults who groom children to carry out…
Read more »Howlin calls for school competition to name new National Children’s Hospital
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil today, Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, asked the Minister for Health to consider running a competition in our schools to name the new National Children’s Hospital. Deputy Howlin said: “The general scheme of the Children’s Health Bill as published has…
Read more »Burton welcomes halt to planned changes to Early Childhood Care and Education scheme
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Joan Burton has said that the needs of children with disabilities must take centre stage when any changes are being considered to the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme. Deputy Burton has welcomed the announcement by Minister Zappone that a consultation process is…
Read more »Constitution not the place to deal with abortion
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyAt today’s meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment, the Labour Party’s Jan O’Sullivan has called for clarity around the proposed referendum on the Eighth Amendment. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “As the committee on the Eighth Amendment moves towards the publication of our report…
Read more »Trump should concentrate on restarting peace process in Middle East – Howlin
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has said the decision by Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will damage long-term peace in the Middle East. Deputy Howlin said: “The decision of Donald Trump to move the US Embassy…
Read more »Burton welcomes planned rise in compulsory retirement age
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Finance, Pubic Expenditure and Reform, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed the move by Government to raise the compulsory retirement age in the public sector from 65 to 70. Deputy Burton said: “Many people don’t feel ready to retire at the age of…
Read more »Costello welcomes High Court decision
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyFormer Labour TD Joe Costello has welcomed the decision of the Government to set an urgent date for the passage of the Electoral (Amendment) (Dail Constituencies) Bill 2017. He was speaking today after the hearing of his application to the High Court for a Declaration…
Read more »We must fight against precarious work – Labour Youth
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has called on the Government to prioritise legislation that would end zero hour and ‘if and when’ work practices. This follows a report published by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions that shows that precarious work is on the rise in Ireland, with…
Read more »We must strive for the total eradication of illiteracy in Irish society
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Riordáin, has welcomed the publication of the Progress in International Reading Study, which shows Irish ten year olds are among the best in the world when it comes to literacy. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Today’s figures confirm…
Read more »Statement on Brexit Talks
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has said that the obvious solution to the Brexit talks impasse now is for the UK as a whole to accept the need to remain within the single market and customs union to maintain regulatory alignment. Deputy Howlin said: “The…
Read more »Exchequer returns show need for increased investment
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the latest Exchequer Returns, Labour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD, said: “As I have been predicting for a number of months, the tax returns for November have exceeded profile and are now nearly €200 million ahead while expenditure is significantly below projections. I…
Read more »Roadmap to pay equality needed to address lack of teachers
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Minister for Education to publish a roadmap to pay equality in the teaching profession. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “For the second time in the space of a week, Minister Bruton has published…
Read more »Ireland must move to ratify UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities- Lynch
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Disability, Kathleen Lynch, has expressed concern at how long it’s taking the Government to complete the necessary steps toward ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It follows an announcement by the Minister for Disabilities over the weekend…
Read more »Government foot-dragging on zero hours contracts legislation must end – Nash
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Employment and Social Protection, Senator Ged Nash, has called on the Government to stop dragging its feet on legislation that would guarantee the right to a minimum range of secure working hours and to prohibit the use zero hours contracts. This…
Read more »Government must act on Defence Forces Terms & Conditions
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday at Leader’s Questions in the Dáil, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin raised the terms and conditions of personnel in our Defence Forces and the need for the Government to act. The full transcript of the exchange is available below: Deputy Brendan Howlin said: “In…
Read more »Kelly asks why Minister Flanagan hasn’t acted on Charleton Liaison Committee Concerns?
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Tipperary, and Vice Chair of the Public Accounts Committee Deputy Alan Kelly has today said: “I have been asking the former Minister for Justice and the current Minister for Justice numerous questions (25 in total, available below) with regards to An Garda Síochána’s Charleton…
Read more »Flanagan to attend Seanad over Garda overtime ban- Humphreys
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys has welcomed confirmation that the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will attend the Seanad this evening in relation to concerns over cutbacks to Garda overtime this Christmas. Senator Humphreys said: “In light of news today that there are to be…
Read more »Latest HIQA report into Áras Attracta disappointing – Kelly
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour Party Commenting on the latest HIQA report into Áras Attracta, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that it is clear that residents are still not receiving adequate care. Deputy Kelly: “We were all shocked and disturbed by the revelations of extremely poor…
Read more »O’Sullivan statement on Dublin homeless deaths
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the tragic deaths of two people sleeping rough in Dublin this week, Labour Housing spokesperson Deputy Jan O’Sullivan said: “Sadly this week alone we have seen the deaths of two more homeless people in Dublin, and I would like to express my sympathies…
Read more »Humphreys concern over cutbacks to Garda overtime in Dublin this Christmas
Press Archives – Page 124 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys has expressed concern that cutbacks to Garda overtime in Dublin this Christmas period may leave the capital particularly vulnerable to an increase in crime. Senator Humphreys said: “The Christmas period is traditionally a very busy time for Gardaí in Dublin…
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