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Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has called for the immediate publication of a Revenue Commissioners report setting out the implications of Brexit for the border and Irish businesses. Speaking today, Deputy Howlin said: “I see no point in the Government keeping this analysis to…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has welcomed a proposal to remove the need for a mandatory parking space at apartment buildings as a means of encouraging the use of public transport, but has raised concerns at mooted plans to introduce shared accommodation for young…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on World Teachers’ Day, Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said more must be done to address issues that teachers face in the classroom such as class size, in Tuesday’s budget. “I want to wish all Irish teachers a happy World Teachers’…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has expressed concern about health funding for next year in light of ongoing speculation about tax cuts. Commenting this afternoon, Deputy Howlin said: “Let’s be clear. Minister Harris has already said that overspending this year will be levied as a…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour Party“I am deeply saddened to hear news of the passing of former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave this evening. “Liam Cosgrave led a Fine-Gael Labour coalition during turbulent times in the 1970s, alongside Tánaiste and Labour leader Brendan Corish. “I know Liam was a very close personal…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Rural Affairs, and Longford-Westmeath TD, Willie Penrose has welcomed the announcement of nearly €600,000 for projects in Westmeath under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, and a further €637,000 for Longford, but has said this must be sustained in future years. Deputy…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartySpokesperson on Health Alan Kelly has said that Labour has provided the funding required to implement the first year of Slaintecare in our Alternative Budget, Our Future and that it is now time other political parties to commit to funding it. Deputy Kelly said: “Following…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson for Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that Labour’s Alternative Education budget will tackle back to school costs for families and support those who educate our young people. Speaking at the Labour Party Alternative Budget launch, Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Year…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has today unveiled its Alternative Budget plans for 2018, which prioritise investment in key public services over tax cuts. The fully-costed proposals contained in Our Future focus on the critical areas of housing and health, as well as education and childcare. Speaking…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Employment and Social Protection, Senator Ged Nash, has said plans unveiled in Labour’s Alternative Budget 2018 today would make a real difference to working people. The measures include ensuring that all public servants and childcare workers earn at a minimum a Living…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking as the Labour Party launches its Alternative Budget 2018,  Labour spokesperson for Community Arts, Councillor Rebecca Moynihan, said the party’s plan for the Arts is a first step toward restoring badly needed funding for the Arts and Culture sector. “We know that a vital…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Climate action and the Environment, Senator Ivana Bacik, has said that Labour is committed to moving Ireland towards a carbon-free economy. Senator Bacik was speaking as Labour launched it’s Alternative Budget plans for next year. Senator Bacik said: “I strongly believe that…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has unveiled plans to radically increase the level of public housing and repurpose NAMA to provide affordable housing for sale and rent. The fully-costed proposals, aimed at tackling the housing and homelessness crisis, are part of Labour’s Alternative…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson, Joan Burton TD has said that the latest Exchequer figures show that the Government will have room in the Budget next week to deliver on better public services and capital investment- if it makes the right choices. Deputy Burton said: “The figures…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour Party“I welcome at long last today’s publication of the report of Mr Justice John Murray’s Review of the Law on Retention of and Access to Communications Data. It is shocking to recall that this report was received by Government last April. “The review was initially…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour leader Brendan Howlin has today called on the Taoiseach to come clean on the real cost of the expansion of communications staff in Government. Responding to a question from Deputy Howlin on Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today, Leo Varadkar said he did not…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Defence, Brendan Ryan TD, has expressed concern over reports that nearly three thousand Defence Force members have been forced into early retirement in the past five years due mainly to poor pay and conditions. Ahead of its annual conference, PDFORRA also said…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Justice Spokesperson Sean Sherlock TD has called again for the immediate publication of the Murray Report by Justice Minister Flanagan once he has briefed Cabinet on it today. Former Chief Justice, John L. Murray submitted his report on the Review of the Law on…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Government to set out a timeline as to when they will implement recommendations from the Cassells Report into the Future Funding of Higher Education. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The Government has been…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD has said that the Government’s proposal to provide cheap loans to private developers from NAMA does not go far enough, and the State must take a much more active role in financing public housing. Deputy O’Sullivan first…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Brendan Howlin has described the phoney battle between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil over the forthcoming budget as bizarre. He said it was not too late for the Government to postpone tax cutting plans, and reiterated the Labour view that such tax cuts…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Health Promotion, Councillor Martina Genockey has welcomed an apology by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan for his comments on the HPV vaccine. Councillor Genockey commented: “I welcome the apology by Bishop Cullinan for his misinformed comments on the HPV vaccine. Comments like those…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said the Government needs to prioritise affordable housing in its plans to tackle the housing crisis.  Deputy O’Sullivan made the comments following the latest report from Daft.ie showing house prices are increasing by a daily average rate…

Press Archives – Page 131 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD has condemned violence by Spanish police against those taking part in the Catalonian independence referendum. Deputy Howlin commented: “Any violence against voters and officials is unacceptable and unjustifiable. The use of plastic bullets and…