Type: Press
State must play active role in responding to climate change – Bacik
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party spokesperson on the Environment, Senator Ivana Bacik, has said that the State must not shirk from responsibilities on climate change. This comes as the Citizens’ Assembly discusses the State’s response to climate change. Senator Bacik said: “I am very pleased that the…
Read more »Another day, another attention seeking idea from Independent Alliance – Sherlock
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Cork East and former Minister for Overseas Aid, Seán Sherlock TD, has criticised members of the Independent Alliance for their plan to go to North Korea to try bring world peace. Deputy Sherlock commented: “Another day, another outrageous attention seeking idea…
Read more »‘Irish Stand’ marks Trump’s election anniversary with Dublin rally
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyTo mark the first anniversary of the election of US President Donald Trump this Wednesday, November 8th, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin is again joining with others in taking an ‘Irish Stand’ against his policies. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “This Wednesday makes the first anniversary of…
Read more »Action needed to clamp down on sub-standard conditions in rental sector- O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said local and central Government must drastically increase the level of inspection at registered rental properties, and move to clamp down on rogue landlords that are operating underground. It follows revelations in last night’s RTÉ Investigates programme of…
Read more »Exchequer Returns show need to invest in vital infrastructure – Burton
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the latest Exchequer Returns, Labour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton TD, said: “Today’s Exchequer Returns to the 31st of October represent ten full months of the year, and indicate that the economy continues to power ahead in terms of tax receipts, while expenditure remains…
Read more »O’Sullivan shock at reports of sub-standard rental conditions in TV documentary
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has expressed her shock at the appalling conditions of a number of rental properties in Dublin revealed in an RTÉ Investigates programme. Deputy O’Sullivan questioned whether there is scope for a criminal investigation into the matter if peoples’ lives…
Read more »Government must set out vision for third level funding – Ó Ríordáin
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Government to set out their plans for the future funding of higher education. This comes as the European Commission has stated that Ireland has the second highest level of third-level fees in Europe….
Read more »Report shows culture change needed in an Garda Síochána- Sherlock
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Justice, Seán Sherlock TD has said the independent report published today into falsified breath tests and wrongful convictions by an Gardaí reinforces the need for a cultural change and improved oversight within the force. Deputy Sherlock said the Policing Authority must now…
Read more »Taoiseach and PM May need to get directly involved in NI talks
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Brendan Howlin TD has again called on the Taoiseach and British Prime Minister to directly intervene in the Northern Ireland talks. It comes as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, James Brokenshire has warned that unless talks progress a budget will be imposed…
Read more »Tackling low pay is an equality issue – Nash
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the launch of the ESRI study into the minimum wage in Ireland, Labour Party spokesperson on Employment, Senator Ged Nash has said that the Government must make moves to introduce a living wage. Senator Nash said: “One of the first tasks I gave…
Read more »Resolution urgently needed in Rail dispute- Humphreys
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys, has said that every possible effort must be made to avoid further days of travel chaos for Irish Rail passengers in the run up to Christmas. Senator Humphreys said: “It’s clear we have a complete breakdown in trust between…
Read more »RTÉ has questions to answer over hiring practices and contracts
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Senator Ged Nash has said that RTÉ has serious questions to answer over the nature of its employment contracts and hiring practices. Senator Nash commented: “Revelations on RTÉ’s Drivetime programme yesterday evening on the use of bogus self-employment arrangements at the national…
Read more »Minister Ross needs to take action to avoid rail strike- Humphreys
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys, has called on the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to facilitate talks between both sides in the Iarnród Éireann dispute in a bid to stave off industrial action. It comes as staff prepare to down tools for 24 hours…
Read more »HSE should provide secure messaging app to medical professionals
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson Deputy Alan Kelly, has called on the HSE to provide a secure instant messaging solution following a report that 97 per cent of medical interns at University Hospital Limerick have been sharing patient medical information over Whatsapp. The report carried…
Read more »Taoiseach and Prime Minister must personally intervene in talks – Howlin
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and spokesperson on Northern Ireland, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on the Taoiseach and British Prime Minister to both personally intervene to advance the stalled talks in Northern Ireland. Deputy Howlin said: “It is has been clear for some time now that…
Read more »Dialogue needed between Catalonia and Spain
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the Catalonian declaration of independence, Labour Party Leader and spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has said dialogue is needed between Catalonia and Spain. Deputy Howlin said: “I’m not in a position to comment on the rights or wrongs of a Catalonian…
Read more »Howlin calls on Harris to reject Phoenix
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing continuing controversy over the naming of the National Children’s Hospital, Labour Leader Brendan Howlin has today called on Simon Harris to put an end to the idea of the hospital being named the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Deputy Howlin said: “It is unclear to us…
Read more »Labour Party Leader welcomes Coveney remarks on Brexit
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has welcomed remarks by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney, indicating that Brexit talks could not progress into trade or transition issues in December unless evident progress is made in relation…
Read more »Extend Timeline for Submissions to National Planning Framework
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Tipperary, Alan Kelly, has called today on Minister Eoghan Murphy to extend the timeline for submissions to the National Planning Framework by at least a month beyond November 10th to ensure people have time to make their views known on how to…
Read more »Vacant homes the low-hanging fruit needed to tackle the homeless emergency- O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan TD has urged the Government to make use of the thousands of vacant homes lying idle across the country in a bid to quickly tackle the homeless crisis. It comes as the latest figures from the Department of Housing show…
Read more »Health Service needs to prepare for challenging winter- Burton
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Joan Burton has said the country needs to prepare for the possibility of a challenging winter ahead for the health service. Deputy Burton said: “Just as the country recently prepared for Storm Ophelia in terms of public announcements and putting safeguard arrangements in…
Read more »Do nothing Dáil votes to do nothing on housing- O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said the failure of the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil majority to pass anything at all in response to this week’s Private Members’ motion on the housing crisis is another example of the ‘do-nothing Dáil’ in action. Deputy…
Read more »We need to see personal accountability from banks – Howlin
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD, has said we need to see personal accountability from the banks in light of the tracker mortgage scandal. Deputy Howlin said: “Just a few short years ago the banks brought our country to its knees with reckless lending. Now…
Read more »Speech by Jan O’Sullivan TD on the National Planning Framework
Press Archives – Page 128 of 174 – The Labour PartyI welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate. I also took the opportunity to send in a submission, on behalf of my party, in the earlier consultation phase. This has been going on since 2014. It is a long time and there have been…
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