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HOWLIN CALLS FOR GUARANTEES ON WATER REFERENDUM AND REFUNDS
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour leader, Brendan Howlin, has called on the Government to provide clarity over whether it will support the idea of a referendum to keep Ireland’s water infrastructure in public ownership. It follows the publication of the report by the Expert Commission on water yesterday, which…
Read more »PUBLIC BANKING NETWORK WOULD REVITALISE OUR RURAL ECONOMY
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on his question in the Dáil on setting up a public banking network, Deputy Willie Penrose said: “I raised with the Minister for Rural and Regional Affairs the need to implement the commitment in the Programme for Government to investigate the establishment of a…
Read more »ROSS CONTINUING TO DODGE STATE BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Alan Kelly, today quizzed the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, on a Topical Issue Debate on the continuing failure to appoint people to the 36 State Board vacancies in his Department. Commenting after the debate,…
Read more »ABOUT TIME GOVERNMENT MOVED ON LANSDOWNE ROAD
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the announcement of a two-phased approach by the Government to public sector pay, Labour Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform Sean Sherlock TD said: “For months the Labour Party has called on the Government to move on opening discussions on a successor to…
Read more »NEW REPORT VINDICATES LABOUR FOCUS ON LITERACY AND NUMERACY
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Education, Joan Burton, has welcomed the publication of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS 2015), which shows some improvement to the international ranking of Irish students, particularly in maths. Deputy Burton said: “Today’s figures confirm positive results for parents…
Read more »LABOUR BILL TO TACKLE MICRO-PLASTIC POLLUTION
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Seán Sherlock, will bring a Bill before the Dáil today, aimed at banning the use of microbeads and other micro-plastics in cosmetic and personal products. The Prohibition of Micro-Plastics Bill 2016 would make it an offence…
Read more »WATER REPORT BACKS LABOUR PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on news reports on the proposed recommendations from the Expert Water Commission, Labour Party Spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan said: “This evenings leak of recommendations from the Expert Water Commission shows that they have taken on board many of the proposals in our Labour Party submission,…
Read more »KILDARE SHORT BY 268 GARDA PERSONNEL: STAGG
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Kildare Garda division is short by 268 personnel across Rank and File Gardaí, Garda Reserves, Community Gardaí and Civilian Personnel, according to Garda figures obtained by Labour representative for Kildare North, Emmett Stagg. Labour’s spokesperson for Older People said: “These figures, based on Kildare…
Read more »RTE SHOULD RETHINK CLOSURE OF YOUNG PEOPLES DEPARTMENT
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator Kevin Humphreys has called on RTE management to reconsider it’s abrupt decision to close the Young People’s Department, saying: “We all have fond memories of Zig and Zag, Dustin, Mary Fitzgerald, Ray D’Arcy and the great in-house domestically produced programming that entertained…
Read more »HOLLES ST DECISION WELCOME BUT DELAYS WERE UNNECESSARY
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator and spokesperson on Dublin, Kevin Humphreys, has welcomed the news that a new National Maternity Hospital will finally be built at St. Vincents. “I have been calling for some time for construction to begin on the new National Maternity Hospital at Elm…
Read more »MORE NEW MATERNITY HOSPITALS STILL NEEDED TO ADDRESS RISK
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has welcomed the announcement of a successful resolution of the dispute over governance between the National Maternity Hospital and St Vincent’s University Hospital, and said: “I welcome the news that a resolution has now been found to preserve…
Read more »TIME FOR IRELAND TO RATIFY CONVENTION ON PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND SEXUAL ABUSE
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on the UN Day Opposing Violence against Women, Labour’s spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs has called for Ireland to immediately ratify the Council of Europe Lanzarote Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation & Sexual Abuse. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “Today we…
Read more »LYNCH LAUNCHES NEW DOCTOR IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on mental health, Kathleen Lynch has tonight launched a new Doctor of Clinical Psychology programme in University College Cork. “I welcome the launch of this programme, which stems from the work I did when I was Minister of State. It has been…
Read more »MORE DATA NEEDED TO MAKE INSURANCE COMPETITIVE
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyComments from Labour Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform and Finance Committee member, Seán Sherlock, on the launch of the committee’s report on the Rising Costs of Motor Insurance: “The biggest issue in this report is the lack of transparent data provided by the insurance…
Read more »PLANNING BILL A ‘CHARTER FOR DEVELOPERS’
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Local Government Reform, Senator Denis Landy, has expressed his outright opposition to a section in the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 that proposes to allow developers building housing estates of over 100 units to bypass Local Authorities and…
Read more »O’SULLIVAN STATEMENT ON ADOPTION (INFORMATION AND TRACING) BILL
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyComments from Jan O’Sullivan, Labour Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, regarding the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill: “I welcome news that the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill will be published tomorrow, but I have concerns that it may not give people who have been…
Read more »HUMPHREYS RAISES CONCERNS OVER OUTSOURCING OF RTÉ YOUTH TV
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Kevin Humphreys has called on the Minister for Communications to explain to the House why RTÉ has taken the decision to outsource its programmes for young people. Senator Humphreys, who raised the issue in the Seanad today, also described the move by the…
Read more »CHANGE FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS WELCOME BUT PROBLEMS REMAIN
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Finance Spokesperson Joan Burton has welcomed the relaxation of the deposit rule for first time buyers but noted that problems still exist with the Central Bank rules. Home owners in negative equity who wish to trade up are still restricted. Rent payments are…
Read more »‘HOPPORTUNITY’ TO GROW IRELAND’S CRAFT BEER INDUSTRY
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Alan Kelly, will today launch a Bill aimed at boosting craft-beer tourism in Ireland by removing a major regulatory barrier for breweries, microbreweries, cider makers and distilleries. The Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016 would allow these…
Read more »KELLY TO LAUNCH CRAFT BEER BILL
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Alan Kelly, will tomorrow launch the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016, which is aimed at boosting craft-beer tourism in Ireland by removing a major regulatory barrier for breweries, microbreweries, cider producers and distilleries. Deputy Kelly will…
Read more »NOONAN AGREES TO LABOUR AMENDMENT ON FINANCE BILL
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Finance Joan Burton TD has welcomed the action of the Minister for Finance to adopt her proposed amendment to the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) in the Finance Bill. The HRI was being extended for a further two years and Joan sought a…
Read more »200 DAYS OF A DO-NOTHING GOVERNMENT
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader, Brendan Howlin, has commented on the 200-day anniversary of the Government. Deputy Howlin said: “This Government was put in place 200 days ago when Enda Kenny was re-elected as Taoiseach on 6th May. “Just 14 Acts have been passed since they took office, and…
Read more »BUDGET DID NOTHING FOR CHILDREN IN POVERTY
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on UN Universal Children’s Day, Labour Spokesperson on Social Protection Willie Penrose TD said, “Over the last two weeks the Dáil has debated the Social Welfare Bill, which does nothing to address children living in poverty.” “This Budget has failed to provide any increases…
Read more »DON’T FORGET CHILDCARE WORKERS ON UNIVERSAL CHILDRENS’ DAY
Press Archives – Page 154 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sullivan, says childcare workers shouldn’t be forgotten as the UN marks its annual Universal Children’s Day. Deputy O’Sullivan commented: “Today is a chance for us to reflect on our obligations to the world’s children as we endeavour…
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