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Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the remarks of Minister Shane Ross on the health crisis, Labour spokesperson on Dublin, Senator Kevin Humphreys has said it is time the Minister got to grips with his own Department. “While there were 18 people waiting on trolleys this morning in his…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has outlined six proposals aimed at tackling the current crisis in Ireland’s A and E departments. It comes ahead of a meeting between Minister Harris and the head of the HSE, later today. Deputy Kelly has proposed: 1….

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the latest figures on hospital overcrowding, Labour spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD has said it is time for Minister Harris to recognise that it is now a national emergency and that all available beds must be opened immediately, and spare capacity in…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyCity and County Councils must show leadership in the fight against Litter and Dumping, said Joe Costello, Labour Party spokesman on Urban Regeneration in response to the annual Irish Business against Litter(IBAL) survey for 2016 which was published today. The IBAL survey states that levels…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyThere will be no New Year cheer for Ireland’s lowest paid workers with the derisory 10 cent per hour increase to the National Minimum Wage which will take effect on New Year’s Day, according to Labour spokesperson Ged Nash. “This time last year, 70,000 workers…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the High Court ruling on Apollo House, Labour Party spokesperson Joe Costello said: “A grassroots movement has transformed Apollo House into a symbol of how a community can respond positively to the homelessness crisis.” “It has become a touchstone for the failures of…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys has again raised the need to ensure AirBnB and the Fair Deal scheme do not lead to houses being removed from the rental market. He welcomed the acknowledgment from Minister Coveney in the Seanad today that he…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Communications, Seán Sherlock TD, has hit out at the Government’s plans to create another group to implement the recommendations of the Mobile Broadband taskforce. Deputy Sherlock said: “Since the Government took office, this plan has been delayed and pushed from pillar to…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Dublin Senator Kevin Humphreys has warned that any cut to Garda frontline services in Dublin to cover the cost of the Labour Court agreement should be resisted. Senator Humphreys said: “With up to €25 million euro to be cut from the Garda…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD has welcomed the comments by Minister for Health Simon Harris on the possible use of private hospital Accident and Emergency facilities, but action is urgently needed now. Deputy Kelly said: “I originally proposed back in October that…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Social Protection, Willie Penrose TD, has drafted a bill aimed at protecting and defending the pension rights of workers in vulnerable situations. His Bill would amend the Pensions Act by protecting workers when their defined benefits scheme is being wound up,…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyAlan Kelly has today written to Ms. Isolde Goggin, Chairperson of the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) calling on her to open an investigation into the Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) following the IPOAs highly publicised threats to have landlords impose a range of…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday’s report by the Irish Independent that over 4,000 Bank of Ireland customers have been paying too much interest on their tracker mortgages further highlights the need for the authorities to take a harder line with financial institutions. “Banks have cheated thousands of customers out…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Women has today made its submission to the Citizens’ Assembly on the need to repeal the Eighth Amendment, and is urging others to do so in the final hours before the deadline today. Chair of Labour Women Sinead Ahern commented: ‘Today Labour Women made…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday Senator Ivana Bacik renewed her call made at last night’s Women for Election event in the Royal Irish Academy, urging those present to make submission to the Citizens’ Assembly on the need to repeal the Eighth Amendment. Senator Bacik said: “This week, I made…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking during his Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill this evening, Willie Penrose has criticised Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil for not supporting the Bill. “This proposed Bill, which is supported by Irish musicians across the country has one simple request – to insert a new section 65A…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on a Topical Issue Debate on the shortage in substitute teachers, Labour Party spokesperson on Education Joan Burton TD said: “According to figures from the INTO this morning, there were only 36 substitute teachers available on their Subsearch facility today nationally. That compares to…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has expressed disappointment that the Government has still not provided the promised free school transport to children of homeless families living in emergency accommodation. Deputy O’Sullivan raised the matter with the Minister for Children and…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn advance of the debate on his Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday 14th December in the Dáil, Willie Penrose has called on TD’s from all parties, and none to support Irish music. Deputy Penrose said: “This proposed Bill, which is supported by Irish musicians across…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson for Dublin, Senator Kevin Humphreys has slammed the proposals to limit rents as too little too late. “The proposals from the Government today to allow rent increases of 4% a year are eight times the rate of inflation. “The Labour Party has…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyHard-pressed renters will not be better off under the Government’s Strategy for the Rental Sector, according to Labour spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government, Jan O’Sullivan TD. Commenting on the plans unveiled by the Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, Deputy O’Sullivan said: “By choosing…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will today host a major international seminar on Brexit to discuss the ways in which Ireland may be impacted by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. The event starts at 5pm at the Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street in Dublin….

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Social Protection, Willie Penrose TD, is calling on the Government to improve the way self-employed people are treated in the social welfare system. Deputy Penrose said: “For too long I have been calling for these issues to be addressed, and with signs…

Press Archives – Page 152 of 174 – The Labour PartyRemarks by Joan Burton TD on Labour’s Social & Affordable Housing Bill “Housing is urgently needed in the Dublin area, as well as in other parts of the country. More houses need to be built for young people to buy, and as social housing, for…