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Waste Collection must be recognised as a vital public service
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Dublin, Senator Kevin Humphreys has called on the Government to indefinitely postpone the roll out of new waste rules until a strong regulator and waiver are in place for low income families, along with a plan to restore responsibility for waste collection…
Read more »Penrose concerned over UK withdrawal from London Fisheries Convention
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Willie Penrose TD, has called on the Government to stall further progression of the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017. It comes after the UK Government announced it is to withdraw from the London Fisheries Convention, preventing Irish trawlers…
Read more »Howlin concern over future of Wexford Echo newspapers
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour leader and Wexford TD Brendan Howlin, has expressed his concern that a provisional liquidator has been appointed to the published of Wexford’s four Echo newspapers. Deputy Howlin said: “It is clearly a cause of concern that such an important and longstanding newspaper group in…
Read more »AirBnB data shows that full time lettings must be tackled
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Dublin, Senator Kevin Humphreys has re-iterated his call for the Minister for Housing to indicate whether he intends to bring forward new rules or legislation to ensure those using properties for full time, short term lets have the proper planning permission in…
Read more »O’Sullivan welcomes publication of Citizens’ Assembly report
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party representative on the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has welcomed the publication of the Citizens’ Assembly report today. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The report, as expected, contains a summary of the various conclusions of the Citizens’…
Read more »Labour Party Statement
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyStatement by a spokesperson for the Labour Party: “We note the verdict of the jury announced earlier today. “The investigation of any criminal matter, and the conduct of any associated prosecution, is decided by An Garda Síochána and the law officers of the state who…
Read more »US Govt report highlights need for enforcement of Ireland’s anti-trafficking laws
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Senator Ivana Bacik, has expressed concern over a report by the US Government claiming that Ireland remains both a ‘destination’ and ‘source’ country for victims of human trafficking. The annual Trafficking in Persons 2016 Report by the US State Department…
Read more »We need to ensure there is a return to local democracy
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on the Local Government (Establishment of Town Councils Commission) Bill 2016, Labour TD for Longford – Westmeath, Willie Penrose has said we need to re-establish town councils. “I welcome this debate and I applaud Deputy Cassells for bringing forward the Local Government (Establishment of Town…
Read more »Critical need for 24-hour social work service for children at risk
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has welcomed Government plans to implement child welfare recommendations made by Dr Geoffrey Shannon in his Child Protection Audit. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “This is a welcome announcement from Minister Zappone that she is to put…
Read more »Government needs to get its act together on the Baptism Barrier
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyA year on since the Government and Fianna Fáil sent Labour’s Bill to amend the Equal Status Act to allow local children attend local schools regardless of their religion, for public consultation, Labour spokesperson on Education, Joan Burton TD, has called on the Government to…
Read more »Time for Government to Implement tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD has called on the Government to implement the long delayed tenancy deposit protection scheme. The law to allow for this was passed in 2015, and two years on it is time for the new Minister for Housing to…
Read more »Answers needed on Devereux case- Howlin
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on the Government to urgently clarify how a decision was made to separate an elderly couple for the first time in over 60 years under the Fair Deal scheme. Deputy Howlin raised the case of Michael and Kathleen…
Read more »Minister must ensure older people are not exploited
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has expressed concern at reports nursing home residents are facing ‘secretive’ extra charges for activities they’re not taking part in. It follows an investigation by the Sunday Independent that found some older people are being hit with rising…
Read more »Delay in Summer Economic Statement Unacceptable
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton has said that a further four week delay to the publication of the Summer Economic Statement is unacceptable, and further undermines efforts to reform the budgetary process and ensure proper parliamentary scrutiny. In particular it will delay the work…
Read more »Ireland Pass the Test- Ryan
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Sport and TD for Dublin-Fingal Brendan Ryan, has welcomed the decision by the International Cricket Council to award Ireland full Test status. Deputy Ryan said: “It has taken ten long years but the news today that Ireland has been awarded full Test…
Read more »O’Sullivan disappointment over missed deadline for homeless family accommodation
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing Spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has expressed her disappointment that the deadline to move homeless families out of hotels by July 1st will not be met. Deputy O’Sullivan commented: “I am most disheartened to hear confirmation from the Minister today that children and families…
Read more »Speech by Brendan Howlin TD on Statements on Appointments to the Court of Appeal
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyAt the outset, I want to make one thing immensely clear. I have known Ms. Justice Máire Whelan for many, many years. She is a person of integrity and passion, with a steely determination and an absolute commitment to leaving our nation a better place…
Read more »Independent Inspectorate needed to ensure safe buildings- O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing Spokeperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said that an independent inspectorate with the power to examine homes under construction is needed, to ensure that new builds adhere to proper safety standards. Deputy O’Sullivan made the comments ahead of a debate on a motion on…
Read more »Speech by Brendan Howlin TD on pre European Council Meeting 22-23 June
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyTaoiseach, This will be an important occasion for you, your first European Council, at a critical time in our country, and our European Union’s history. It is unfortunate that as Brexit negotiations finally get underway, that the team that represents our country and…
Read more »Labour Women condemns failure to appoint more female Ministers
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Women has condemned Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s failure to promote women in politics by appointing very few women as Ministers describing it as “a shameful decision which really shows our Taoiseach’s true colours when it comes to liberal values.” Speaking on the matter today Chair…
Read more »Taoiseach must clarify issue of unlawful payment to Minister, and outline who will be paid to attend Cabinet – Howlin
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD has called on the Taoiseach to clarify whether he has confirmed that the payment to the Chief Whip of the Government over the last year and more was unlawful; when he will begin to recoup this additional allowance; and…
Read more »Taoiseach has utterly failed to promote women
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Seanad Leader, Senator Ivana Bacik, has outlined her disappointment with the lack of women sitting at the Cabinet table and being appointed as Junior Ministers. “It is quite disappointing for women across the political divide to see the lack of women promoted by Leo…
Read more »Government must set out clear timeline for cardiac care in the South East
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and TD for Wexford, Brendan Howlin, has called on the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and Minister for Health, Simon Harris to ensure a mobile cath lab is in place for University Hospital Waterford. “Firstly, my thoughts are with the family of Thomas Power…
Read more »More early intervention needed in our mental health services
Press Archives – Page 138 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of the Unicef Building the Future report, Labour spokesperson on Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch, has called on the Government to put more resources into early intervention programmes in our mental health services. “As a community it is essential we take care of…
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