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Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government, Jan O’Sullivan, is calling on the Government to introduce measures to bring certainty for renters. It comes after the latest rental figures from property website Daft.ie show residential rents have soared nationally by 11.7 per cent year-on…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyWelcoming the proposals to amend Councillor PRSI benefits in the Social Welfare Bill, Deputy Willie Penrose today said: “The Social Welfare Bill was published last Friday, just four days ago, covering all the changes announced in Budget 2017. It was signed off by the Cabinet…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Development, Senator Ivana Bacik, has expressed concern at reports of the detention by the Turkish government of Opposition politicians, members of Turkey’s Democratic Party (HDP). Senator Bacik said: “I join with the Party of European Socialists in their statement today,…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyDeputy Jan O’Sullivan, Labour Party spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government said: “The Labour Party has always supported the public ownership of our water infrastructure.” “Our colleague Willie Penrose published a Bill in July this year outlining those principles and calling for an amendment…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has welcomed the publication of the first report by the Climate Change Advisory Council. Speaking on the publication of the report, Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “I welcome the first report of the Climate Change Advisory after hard won climate change legislation…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Older People, Emmet Stagg, is urging people, particularly in rural or remote communities, to check in on their elderly neighbours in the event of industrial action by Gardaí tomorrow. “Many older people might understandably be feeling anxious ahead of tomorrow’s planned strike…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform, Seán Sherlock, has welcomed confirmation from the Taoiseach today that in the event of industrial action by Gardaí on Friday, 999 calls will continue to be answered as normal. During Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil, Deputy Sherlock moved…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Equality is today supporting the motion to immediately relocate 200 children from Calais and calling for an emergency plan to be put in place to meet their needs. National Chairperson of Labour Equality, Eoin Barry commented “Irish people have witnessed the plight of refugees…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Labour Affairs and Workers Rights, Senator Ged Nash, has welcomed the signing of the amended Employment Regulation Order for the Contract Cleaning Sector, which will see 34, 000 contract cleaners benefit from three new pay rate increases over the next two…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD has criticised the closure of ten in-patient beds during critical winter months in University Hospital Waterford. “To close beds at this time of year is worrying for patients in the South-East and nursing staff who will feel…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour Party Senator Ivana Bacik has confirmed that the Labour Party will be supporting the motion from the ‘Not on Our Watch’ campaign (text below). “In the Seanad today I sought support from the Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan for the proposal that Ireland would…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sulllivan TD, is calling on the Government to tell homeless parents living in hotels around Ireland exactly when their children will be provided with free transport to and from school. “This was one of the promises in…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth is today reiterating the need to end pay discrimination in support of the ASTI’s call to tackle the issue of pay discrimination for newly qualified teachers. National Chairperson of Labour Youth, Grace Williams commented, “For too long we have seen entry level public…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour Party“I welcome the intervention of the Heritage Council in relation to vacant houses around the country. They are right to highlight the need to expand the Living City Initiative to include towns. I called for such an expansion in advance of the budget and for…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Government needs to create more apprenticeship opportunities in the construction sector to cater for the expected surge in demand in the industry over the next four years. A new report by DKM economists has raised concerns about a possible lag in the availability of…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Ivana Bacik is today tabling a question for the Minister for Justice and Equality in the Seanad, seeking clarification on the incidence of cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Ireland. Senator Bacik will put this question in the context of recent reports that…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyQuestioning the Taoiseach today, Joan Burton outlined her dismay at the lack of women appointed to the Ervia Board. In July four members were appointed to the Board of Ervia- all of these were men. Speaking after Questions to the Taoiseach, Deputy Burton commented: “In…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyBrendan Howlin, has described as a “stunt” Fianna Fáil’s opposition to the agreed proposal of the business committee in relation to Dáil sittings, drawing into question it’s viability. “This was one of the central planks of Dáil Reform aimed at delivering the new politics that…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Government has done a complete reversal on its own position in the Programme for Government through a move to block a Dáil vote on a Bill to repeal the eighth amendment, says Labour Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Jan O’Sullivan. “The drafting of…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyA month ago the Seanad passed a Labour Party motion calling for the re-establishment of an Employer-Labour Conference. The proposed body would complement and support the work of government and current industrial relations institutions, and is aimed at promoting industrial peace and stability. All too…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyAction is needed to accelerate the payment of the Basic Payment Scheme for 10,000 farmers according to Labour spokesperson on Agriculture Willie Penrose TD. “Farmers are facing into the winter period after a difficult summer and autumn and the uncertainty of Brexit. It is unbelievable…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good evening. Welcome to the first of the regional meetings that will take place across the country between now and March. These meetings build upon a series of meetings I have attended at branch and constituency level over recent months. Tonight, I…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyBrendan Howlin has said today that an attempt by the Government to use a technical motion to block a vote on repealing the 8th amendment are unprecedented in recent times and an effort to muzzle the Dáil. “This is another nail in the coffin for…

Press Archives – Page 156 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe proposal in section 54 of the Finance Bill has been described by Labour’s Spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton, as in effect, an amnesty for tax defaulters using offshore and overseas tax havens to avoid paying their legitimately due taxes in Ireland. According to Deputy…