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Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Dublin, Senator Kevin Humphreys has welcomed the decision by RTÉ to continue making children’s TV programmes. “It is really welcome news that RTÉ have come to an agreement with the RTÉ Trade Union Group and found the money to continue producing…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson Brendan Ryan has called on Fianna Fáil to accept the Labour addendum to their private member’s motion on Bus Éireann. Today on the Order of Business, Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin raised the need for greater protection for employees on insecure and…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyWillie Penrose, TD for Longford/Westmeath has called on the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the IDA to outline how they plan to foster employment in Mullingar following Imperial Tobacco closing down. “In light of Imperial Tobacco closing down, it is vital now that…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and Justice spokesperson, Brendan HowlinTD, has delivered to the Dáil clerk a Private Notice Question (PNQ) which demands that the Taoiseach Enda Kenny answer questions in the Dáil today on Irish participiation in the US pre-clearance regime. This is the first Private Notice…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Irish Government needs to act now to ensure that Donald Trump’s immigration ban is put to a halt at Irish airports, according to Labour Youth Chairperson Kevin Donoghue. “Ireland already has a pretty disappointing record in supporting American foreign policy by letting U.S. warplanes…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Leader Brendan Howlin has today called on the Taoiseach to confirm that he will not visit the White House on St. Patrick’s Day. “For decades, Irish Governments have been able to enjoy significant access to senior US politicians in the days around St. Patrick’s…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Disability welcomes the announcement by Lord Mayor Brendan Carr today that the ramp at the entrance to the Mansion House will be restored. This ramp was removed around 2012 and replaced with steps and a platform lift. Visitors to the Oak Room, Round Room…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Limerick TD and Spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government, Jan O’Sullivan, has criticised the Government for not designating Limerick and Waterford as rent pressure zones. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “When I spoke in the Dáil before Christmas on the Government’s Housing Bill, I warned…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Minister for Education and Skills today confirmed to Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin that providing free GP care to under-12s is no longer a priority for this Government. “Despite agreeing to provide free GP care to under-12s in October 2015, it is quite disappointing…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour member of the Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sullivan TD,  says the issue of the weight of schoolbags should be included in the Parents and Students Charter, which is due to be established in legislation this year. It follows a meeting…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Water, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has welcomed that the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has contacted the Attorney General on wording of a potential wording of a referendum on public ownership on water. “It is welcome that the Department of…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday in the Seanad, Senator Kevin Humphreys, has called on the four Sinn Féin MPs in Westminster to take up their seats in the British Parliament and fight for special status for Ireland in the upcoming Brexit negotiations. “Sinn Féin take over half a million…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Group on Reproductive Rights, Jan O’Sullivan, has urged women aged between 25 and 60 to avail of their free smear test for cervical cancer. “As this week is European Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, now is the perfect time…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, says a thorough review of security measures is needed at Dublin Airport following allegations of human trafficking into the State. Three people, including two Aer Lingus employees, are due to appear in court again next week in connection…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the announcement by Minister Simon Coveney of changes to the allowances and expenses of Councillors, Labour spokesperson on local government, Senator Denis Landy said that while some of the increases are welcome, the Minister is introducing a clear discrimination against city councillors and…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday at the Finance Committee, Labour Party spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform, Sean Sherlock will be questioning the EU Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Taxation and Customs Pierre Moscovici on the EU Stability and Growth Pact, and plans for increasing investment across Europe. Deputy Sherlock…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Social Protection, Willie Penrose TD, has launched legislation aimed at protecting and defending the pension rights of thousands of workers in defined benefit schemes. The Bill has been submitted to the Ceann Comhairle for approval and introduction in the Dáil. The…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyMore fake news. That’s the reaction of rural families, small towns and community leaders across the country this evening, in response to the Government’s latest rural revival plan. The so called plan, is more ‘fake news’ from a Minister who is making it up as…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyAcknowledging inauguration day of the President Elect in the US, Labour Equality has vowed to continue working with those who represent the values of equality and strive for a better society for all. Chair of Labour Equality Padraig McLoughlin commented: “It is customary to not…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has warned that demonising Trump voters may lead to a second term. Chair of Labour Youth Kevin Donoghue said “Firstly, we need to recognise the difference between Trump voters and Trump supporters. We should be asking ourselves why was it that after everything…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Women has spoken out on the upcoming inauguration of the US President Elect later today, describing it as “a low point for many, but something which we will and must overcome”. Speaking on the matter today, Chair of Labour Women Sinead Ahern commented: “Today…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Alan Kelly TD, has welcomed the findings of an investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission into the potential anti-competitive conduct by the Irish Property Owners Association. The investigation was launched following a complaint by Deputy Kelly…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton has expressed concern about a lack of community policing in West Dublin, following a spate of crime in the area and in particular the recent violent death in Lucan. Responding to Parliamentary Questions from Deputy Burton today, the…

Press Archives – Page 150 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has expressed his concern over the 13 cases of ‘possible missed cancers’ at Wexford General Hospital, and says an external review of cancer services at the hospital is welcome. It follows a HSE recall of over 600 patients…