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CSO figures highlight the challenge single people face when buying a home
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said that home ownership must be a legitimate aspiration for single people. Highlighting figures released by the CSO today, Senator Moynihan said Government needs to stop basing housing policy on joint incomes. With more than 400,000 people choosing to…
Read more »CCTV necessary to stop repeat offenders illegal dumping
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyWelcoming the announcement of the Government’s Circular Economy Bill, Labour Senator Mark Wall said it is welcome that Government are listening to Labour’s national campaign to end the scourge of illegal dumping. The Government Bill provides for the use of CCTV and drone footage in…
Read more »Financial Stability Review evidence that pandemic supports must continue
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the Central Bank’s Financial Stability Review, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash said: “This has been an extraordinarily hard time on people and families. It’s clear from the Central Bank’s review that the economic supports for those impacted by the pandemic have been vital…
Read more »Govt must learn from Children’s Ombudsman report in building Catch Up Scheme
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour children spokesperson Ivana Bacik has welcomed the publication of the ‘Childhood Paused’ report by the Children’s Ombudsman, and has called on Government to apply the findings to the development of its Catch Up for Children Scheme. Echoing the comments made by the Ombudsman, Senator…
Read more »National Childcare Scheme is excluding the most vulnerable children in our country
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyYesterday evening, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock co-hosted a meeting with early years services from right across the country, along with Labour spokesperson on Children Senator Ivana Bacik. Speaking after the meeting, Senator Sherlock said: “The Minister for Children needs to sit up and listen: the reality…
Read more »Data Protection Commission shares Moynihan concerns about estate agents collection of personal information
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe office of the Data Protection Commissioner has confirmed to Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan that it shares our concerns regarding the collection of personal data for the purpose of viewing show houses. Senator Moynihan said: “The practice of requiring excessive financial information for people…
Read more »Evictions continued during pandemic – renters strategy needed
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour Party Double rent increase loophole still open to landlords Renters need a break With figures from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) showing that more than 1,100 households that are renting were given eviction notices over the last 10 months despite a Government ban supposedly in…
Read more »Labour backs call for 100% redress for MICA homes
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party backed the campaign for 100% redress for those impacted by Mica in Donegal and the North West, and speaking in the Seanad, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock pledged support saying: “The Mica crisis in Inishowen and other parts of the North West must…
Read more »Labour writes to the Competition Authority regarding first time buyer’s information
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has written to the Competition Authority following concerning reports of excess information being required by estate agents from first time buyers. Savills Estate Agents have asked for significant amounts of information, including “full proof of funds”, to show houses in…
Read more »Public confirmation of earlier appointments for AstraZeneca needed
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour Party Will everyone waiting have a date by mid-July? Are supplies confirmed? After raising again in the Dáil the need to reduce the 12 week gap between doses of AstraZeneca, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly criticised the Taoiseach for repeating previous answers, and called for…
Read more »Pobal Figures Show Early Childhood Education and Care remains a sector let down by Government
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of the Annual Early Years Sector Profile Report for 2019/2020, Labour Spokesperson on childcare and candidate in the upcoming Dublin Bay South bye-election, Senator Ivana Bacik has said that there is a clear and obvious need to move quickly towards a model…
Read more »A National Register must be developed for life saving defibrillators
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour Party State should consider a repair and upkeep scheme for defibs All schools should have defibs installed Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall has called on the Minister for Sport to urgently develop a national register of all defibrillators in the country. Speaking in the Seanad…
Read more »Radical Land Bill would reduce the cost of new homes by tens of thousands if implemented
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour’s new Land Bill due for debate in the Dáil on Wednesday would give local authorities the power to do CPO development land at its existing use value plus 25%. The Land Bill would enact key recommendation of the 1973 ‘Kenny Report’ that FG…
Read more »House price inflation out of control – action not words required from Govt
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour’s new Land Bill due for debate in the Dáil on Wednesday would give local authorities the power to CPO development land at its existing use value plus 25%. The Land Bill would enact key recommendation of 1973 ‘Kenny Report’ that FG and FG…
Read more »Tánaiste kite-flying on tax reveals lack of substantive thought
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson on Finance Ged Nash has described today’s comments from the Tánaiste on income tax cuts as “standard election related kite-flying by Fine Gael” that “reveals the party’s obsession with Sunday morning headlines over real, sustainable policy development.” Mr Nash said that Ireland…
Read more »Hands-off approach to aviation from Govt must end – Smith asks for Dáil debate
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour Party Emergency Dáil debate needed as 480 jobs lost and regional connectivity devastated. Clairty needed on what was done to save PSO routes. Constant delay on antigen testing unacceptable. After Stobart Air ceased operations impacting 480 jobs and causing a devestating loss of regional connectivity,…
Read more »Labour proposes direct investment in school football
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyWith Euro2020 finally kicking off, the Labour Party have published a new proposal calling for the creation of a transition year programme in participating schools to develop a football academy structure. The proposal was published by Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin together with Sports spokesperson…
Read more »Failure to freeze rents and secure tenancies in latest Govt proposals
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the tenancy measures announced by the Minister for Housing today, Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said there were but that what’s proposed it will do very little to protect the vast majority of renters. Senator Moynihan said: “It sums up the failure of…
Read more »Sick pay proposals are here – at last – but concerns remain for low-paid workers
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour’s employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has said that the memo from cabinet, while late, is welcome – but expressed serious concern over the impact of the Government’s sick leave proposals on low-paid and younger workers. Speaking after the Tánaiste’s announcement, Senator Sherlock said: “While…
Read more »Afforestation targets are key to climate action bill
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour Party Amendment to set afforestation targets ruled out of order Speaking at the Committee Stage of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021, Labour Party Agricultural spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD said that afforestation targets are a key part to delivering a successful…
Read more »Ivana Bacik outlines vision for Dublin Bay South
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour candidate in the Dublin Bay South bye-election, Ivana Bacik, today officially launched her campaign and outlined her priorities for Dublin Bay South. Joined by Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly, TD, and members of the Parliamentary Labour Party at Wilton Terrace in the constituency, Ivana…
Read more »Public Childcare model needed as costs spiral for parents
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the Irish Independent report that parents are facing increased childcare costs of up to 20%, Labour spokesperson Ivana Bacik said there was an urgent need for a public childcare option, and called on the government to act. Senator Bacik said: “Childcare price increases…
Read more »Certainty now needed on supplies to reduce AstraZeneca Gap
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour PartyMore information needed on how many will benefit. While it is welcome that there will be some movement to reduce down to 8 weeks the gap between AstraZeneca doses, Labour Leader Alan Kelly said that the public need more certainty on when this will be…
Read more »Homes should be affordable for single people too
Press Archives – Page 14 of 174 – The Labour Party Government rejects Labour amendment to make 20% of affordable housing available for single income households Speaking after a debate on affordable housing, Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has said Government’s decision not to accept Labour’s amendment to make 20% of affordable housing available for…
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