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Failure to cap childcare costs eroding value of new scheme
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Sean Sherlock has said that the failure of the Government to implement a cap on childcare costs means that the value of the new universal subsidy is being eroded for parents. The Government was warned this would happen,…
Read more »NAMA can provide foundation for semi-state home builder- O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD has said that legislation first proposed by Labour last summer would have refocussed NAMA’s efforts on the provision of housing. It follows reports today that the Government is considering setting up a semi-state body to oversee house…
Read more »Kelly supports HPV Vaccine campaign
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has outlined his support for the HSE’s Protect our Future HPV vaccine campaign and has condemned the comments of his constituency colleague Deputy Mattie McGrath. Deputy Kelly commented: “This week, more than 30,000 young girls started secondary school…
Read more »Taoiseach must answer questions on his new Communications Unit
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour leader Brendan Howlin has described the Taoiseach’s Strategic Communications Unit as a vanity propaganda project, and a means of providing further communications advice to the Taoiseach without properly appointing special advisers. Deputy Howlin said: “Never before has the establishment of a communications unit been…
Read more »Carr calls for bedroom tax to ensure booming hotel sector gives back to Dublin
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyFormer Dublin Lord Mayor and City Councillor, Brendan Carr, has renewed his call for the introduction of a hotel bedroom tax following the release of new statistics which indicate the sector is booming. Cllr Carr said: “A new independent survey by accountancy firm Crowe Horwath…
Read more »Why will Budget ignore Carers, Disabled and Unemployed
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Social Protection has criticised the Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty for stating that she will not seek weekly increases in the Budget for those who aren’t pensioners. This follows recent mixed messages on what will be in the Social Protection Budget…
Read more »Bank of Ireland should reverse Irish language decision
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on an Ghaeilge, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has slammed the move by Bank of Ireland to remove the Irish language option from their ATM services. “I am very disappointed to learn that Bank of Ireland are planning on removing the Irish language…
Read more »Closing train lines won’t resolve funding issues
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys has criticised the renewed speculation that Irish Rail may close up to four train lines to secure savings. Senator Humphreys said: “There is a clear need for increased investment in our rail stock. The financial challenges in Irish…
Read more »Statement on the death of Conal Kavanagh
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has expressed his sadness on the sudden death of former Wicklow Councillor Conal Kavanagh. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Conal Kavanagh on Sunday. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to his wife and…
Read more »National Affordable Housing Scheme needed for Clonburris
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Affordable Housing, Joanna Tuffy has called on the Government to bring in a National Affordable Housing Scheme in time for the development of the Clonburris SDZ in Clondalkin. Ms Tuffy said: “There is an urgent need now for an affordable housing scheme…
Read more »UK Labour Move towards a softer Brexit welcome
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has welcomed the policy shift by the British Labour Party on Brexit, but highlighted that even those softer arrangements would be disruptive to our island, and that the Conservative Government remains committed to a hard Brexit. Deputy Howlin…
Read more »Bank advice reflect grims reality of housing market- O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said yesterday’s online mortgage advice for young people by Bank of Ireland reflects the grim reality of the housing and rental market. The since deleted tweet promoted the story of how one young couple had to move…
Read more »Citizenship rules for Spouses of Irish Citizens in UK should be amended
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Justice, Sean Sherlock TD has highlighted a growing problem that will impact on many Irish citizens currently living in the UK when Brexit happens. The Minister for Justice should consider now amending the rules of naturalisation for those who may wish to…
Read more »Daft Report shows failure of Rent Pressure Zone model
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyEMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 TUESDAY AUGUST 22nd 2017 Labour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, reacting to the latest Daft report has said that it shows the absolute failure of the Government’s Rent Pressure Zone model to slow the pace of increases in the rental market….
Read more »SAVE THE DATE- Labour Party Think-In, September 2017
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe annual Labour Party think-in will take place on Sunday and Monday the 10th and 11th September 2017, at the Clanard Court Hotel in Athy, Co. Kildare. As space is limited, rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. What: Labour Party think-in When:…
Read more »Lack of Information on Public Consultation to tackle Gender Pay Gap- Kingston
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Equality, Cllr Deirdre Kingston, has expressed her disappointment at the lack of information surrounding the public consultation process to tackle the gender pay gap. The Government announced earlier this month that employers, trade unions and members of the public would be invited…
Read more »Ó Ríordáin congratulates Leaving Cert students
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has congratulated the Leaving Certificate class of 2017 on receiving their results. Senator Ó Ríordáin commented: “Today marks an important milestone in many young people’s lives as they receive their Leaving Certificate results. Today represents the culmination…
Read more »Vacant properties cannot be tolerated when so many are without a home – O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has welcomed news that the Government will finally be introducing measures to bring vacant homes back into use across the country. Deputy O’Sullivan commented: “I welcome that Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, has finally woken…
Read more »Moynihan concerned over low HPV vaccine uptake
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Dublin South-Central, Councillor Rebecca Moynihan, has urged the parents of girls due to get the HPV vaccine this September to educate themselves on the benefits of the vaccine. It comes as the Irish Cancer Society expressed concern over a…
Read more »Vacant homes could help to ease housing crisis- O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyAs the deadline for public consultation on Rebuilding Ireland passes this afternoon, Labour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has repeated her call for the Government to consider a vacant tax on properties lying empty for long periods of time. It follows the latest Census figures…
Read more »Census figures highlight need for affordable housing- O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said the latest Census figures on homelessness highlight the need for a national affordable housing scheme. According to the data, nearly seven thousand people were homeless or in emergency accommodation last April, with families accounting for nearly half…
Read more »Government failing people with disabilities
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson Joe Costello has said that the Government continues to fail people with disabilites due to the ongoing delays in ratifying the UN Convention on People with a disability despite extensive pledges by the super junior Minister Finian McGrath. Mr Costello said: “The Government…
Read more »O’Sullivan welcomes moves to Close the Gender Pay Gap
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Enterprise and Innovation, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has welcomed the launch of a public consultation to tackle gender pay inequality across the public and private sectors, but says legislation will be required to ensure companies undertake wage surveys. Deputy O’Sullivan commented: “The gender…
Read more »Disability housing plan needed within Rebuilding Ireland – Lynch
Press Archives – Page 134 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Disability, Kathleen Lynch has called on the Minister for Housing to devise a specific plan for people with disabilities under Rebuilding Ireland. Ms Lynch commented: “Through media reports this morning, we have learned that at least 7,600 people with disabilities are…
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