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Government must consider providing paid leave for victims of domestic violence
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyWelcoming NUI Galway’s move to become the first institute of higher education to launch a Domestic Abuse Leave policy, Labour Senator Annie Hoey said Government must stand to attention and consider the implementation of such leave in employment law. Senator Hoey reiterated the call to…
Read more »Statement on providing new housing on Ballmastone lands
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyAfter long consideration of the available options, the Labour Party group of Councillors on Fingal County Council have decided to vote for the Ballymastone project. This development will deliver 476 social and affordable homes. A number of commitments were secured that were necessary in the absence…
Read more »NIAC should examine AstraZeneca gap between doses in light of new variants
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour Party 60-70 year olds will be waiting 3 months for greater protection. First dose of AstraZeneca only provides 33% protection. Speaking in the Dáil today, Labour leader Alan Kelly asked that NIAC be requested by the government to look again at the current vaccination advice…
Read more »National Maternity Hospital must be free of the influence of the Church
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has urged Government to reconsider its position on the new National Maternity Hospital to ensure that governance of the hospital will not be influenced by any religious doctrinal ethos. Commenting today, Senator Bacik said: “Unless this hospital is built on State-owned…
Read more »Need to ensure safe access to abortion for all who need it
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyMarking the third anniversary of the repeal referendum which brought about legalisation of abortion for women in Ireland, Senator Ivana Bacik has urged Government to carry out a robust review of the legislation, and to commit to carrying out a process of genuine engagement with…
Read more »We must tackle isolation and identify and support pockets of deprivation and need
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking at the Oireachtas committee on Social Protection and Community, Labour Senator Mark Wall called on the Government to learn from the great work of volunteer groups during Covid and build a national community support plan to tackle isolation. Senator Wall said: “The spirit of…
Read more »Oireachtas must seize the opportunity to pass Reproductive Health Related Leave Bill – Bacik Launches #SupportNotSilence Email Campaign
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour Party Debate on Reproductive Health Related Leave Bill to take place on Monday, 24th May at 19.30pm. Template text for an email to Senators is available at www.labour.ie/reproductiveleave Speaking in advance of a Seanad debate on the Reproductive Health Related Leave Bill 2021, which would…
Read more »Compassionate approach required for fertility in the workplace
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik will host an Instagram Live at 8pm this evening to highlight the need for paid leave for women who experience early miscarriage, and for employees receiving accessing reproductive healthcare. She will be joined by Síle Seoige, who has recently produced Deireadh…
Read more »Extraordinary foot dragging by insurance companies on premium reduction cuts
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour Party Minister Fleming needs to enact legislation to prevent companies profiting from state supports by reducing business interruption payouts Speaking after a public hearing of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance and Public Expenditure Committee attended today by FBD, Aviva and Zurich insurance, committee member Labour…
Read more »Plan B Must be Prepared to Protect Injection Centre Policy
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn advance of a decision on planning permission for a pilot safe injection centre in Dublin, Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said Government must be prepared for all outcomes and have a robust Plan B in place. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said we must have a…
Read more »Community employment schemes must be extended
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development Seán Sherlock has called on the Minister to extend current community employment scheme beyond the current end date of July. Reiterating his call for a debate in the House on the matter, Deputy Sherlock said an…
Read more »Zero change from Government on housing crisis
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour Party Government putting window dressing on investor funds continuing to buy up housing Planning guidelines for owner-occupied housing will be at the discretion of the planning authority between 0 and 50% No vacant home tax Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan said the Government response…
Read more »Stamp Duty Measures don’t go far enough
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour Party Why not increase to 15% and hit them where it hurts? Apartments will now be targeted by investment funds. Explanation needed on unusual three month transition period for execution of contracts. Labour Party Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD has said that the proposals announced…
Read more »Government has abandoned City Living – Build to Rent must contain owner-occupier provisions
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has hit out at the Government response to so-called cuckoo funds buying up whole developments saying that it is anti-city living. Senator Moynihan said: “The response from Government to address the housing crisis shows that they do not care about…
Read more »Government must direct funding to airlines to stave off job losses
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith said the Government must act now to stave off further job losses in the aviation sector. There are 324 families who don’t want tweets from the Government parties, but action to save jobs. Deputy Smith said: “With news of Aer…
Read more »Affordable Housing Bill incentivises investors rather than taking a State led approach
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on the Affordable Housing Bill, Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan said that Minister O’Brien now has the opportunity to institute a fundamental change in how we approach the provision of housing in this country, urging him to reconsider his position, rather than continuing…
Read more »Workers should be given time off for vaccination
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on businesses to provide paid time off for workers to get vaccinated. As well as an opportunity to encourage vaccine uptake, Deputy Ó Ríordáin said it is a practical measure to take to ensure everyone is protected…
Read more »Sherlock calls for Driver Theory Test reclassifications
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour Party Minister must do better for Theory Test applicants and move online. Labour Spokesperson on Rural and Community Affairs Seán Sherlock TD has called on Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to do better for the thousands of applicants awaiting a driver theory test appointment. Said…
Read more »Vacant Home Tax tool in the armoury to tackle housing crisis
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has urged the Government to consider a Vacant Home Tax to bring empty housing stock into use for those who need it. People are rightly outraged at the degree to which the Government is prioritising investors over hard working ordinary…
Read more »Minister can ringfence homes for first time buyers immediately
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said the Minister for Housing can resolve issue of investment funds devouring opportunities for first time home owners immediately through issuing guidelines to local authorities. Last week, the Labour Party offered the Minister an opportunity to put his money where…
Read more »Disruption to Health Services from cyber-attack seriously concerning
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour Party Investment in IT infrastructure and security essential. Back up plans for patient appointments and services needed. Weaknesses in HSE IT systems previously highlighted. With much detail of the HSE ransomware attack still unknown, Labour Party Leader and Health spokesperson Alan Kelly said it is…
Read more »Duncan Smith appointed Labour Party Director of Elections
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartyLeader of the Labour Party Alan Kelly TD has appointed Duncan Smith TD as Director of Elections for the party in the by-election that will be held later this year in Dublin Bay South. The Labour Party selection convention to formally endorse Ivana Bacik as…
Read more »Statement regarding Portobello Harbour
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking today in response to the Dublin City Council announcement that Portobello plaza/harbour will be closed this weekend following extensive anti-social behaviour, local Labour Councillor Kevin Donoghue and Labour Senator Ivana Bacik have called for a more sustainable long-term plan for the Harbour to be…
Read more »Cohabiting families must have social welfare supports and legal recognition
Press Archives – Page 16 of 174 – The Labour Party No Widow’s/Widower’s Pension for surviving partner if one dies. Constitution only recognises the marital family. Laws and social protection payments must be changed to protect cohabiting couples. Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly has called on the government to change the law so that cohabiting…
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