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Ross is missing in action on toll operator dispute
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly has called on the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to intervene immediately in the escalating toll operator dispute. Deputy Kelly commented: “The dispute between the Celtic Roads Group and Eflow needs to be resolved immediately before the travelling…
Read more »Positive jobs news, highlights effectiveness of Labour policies in government
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday’s announcement by the CSO that there are now over 2,000,000 people at work in Ireland, is as clear an indication as we have seen to date, that the policies pursued by the last government have successfully delivered a real economic recovery for the people…
Read more »Sherlock welcomes Ross announcement of independent Olympic inquiry
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe announcement by Minister Shane Ross today of a judge-led independent inquiry into the Olympic ticket scandal is a welcome recognition of the gravity of the matter, according to Sean Sherlock, speaking on behalf of the Labour Party. “Over recent days, we have all been…
Read more »O’Sullivan welcomes announcement of Early Years Forum by Minister Zappone
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Jan O’Sullivan TD has welcomed the announcement by Minister Katherine Zappone that an Early Years Forum has been established. O’Sullivan commented: “The announcement by Minister Zappone that an Early Years Forum will meet in September to advise…
Read more »Enough is enough – time for Shane Ross to get out of the limelight
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyOver recent weeks, the Irish people have been subjected to a steady stream of allegations regarding ticket sales at the Rio Olympics. Following the arrest of Pat Hickey this morning, the reputational damage to Ireland is only increasing, according to Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin….
Read more »Labour Youth calls on the government to set out a strategy for youth employment, training, and education
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth is calling for increased investment in opportunities for young people following the release of a Eurostat report this week showing that a fifth of all young people in Ireland are not in receipt of training, education or employment. National Chairperson of Labour Youth,…
Read more »Hotels must reduce prices or lose VAT concession
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe hospitality industry is beginning to rip off the customer once more as it did during the Celtic Tiger years. Last year the price of a double room in a Dublin hotel increased by 28% in the twelve month period from August 2014 to August…
Read more »Penrose calls on people to make submissions to Boundary Commission
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyDeputy Penrose is calling on all constituents who were transferred to the Meath West constituency to make a submission to the boundary commission once it is operating requesting a return to Longford Westmeath. Deputy Penrose commented: “I will be making a submission to the boundary…
Read more »Lord Mayor of Dublin condemns IBEC attempt to use Brexit to attack workers
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Lord Mayor of Dublin, Brendan Carr, has condemned an attempt by the employers’ umbrella group, IBEC, to use the recent vote by the UK to leave the EU to further its attack on workers in Ireland. Councillor Carr said: “In its response to Brexit…
Read more »Labour Youth holds action at Turkish Embassy calling for release of CHP Youth activists
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth held a solidarity action this afternoon outside the Turkish Embassy in Dublin calling for the immediate release of members Labour Youth’s Turkish sister organisation, CHP Youth. Speaking at the action Labour Youth National Chairperson Grace Williams commented: “We condemn, in the strongest terms,…
Read more »Sherlock welcomes sale of Whitegate Oil Refinery
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyI would like to welcome today’s news that Irving Oil is set to buy Ireland’s only oil refinery at Whitegate in Cork Harbour. I believe this is a positive development, and I hope that jobs in Whitegate can be preserved and that this announcement will…
Read more »Penrose welcomes success of bankruptcy legislation
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Longford and Westmeath Willie Penrose has welcomed the success of the bankruptcy legislation which he spearheaded in the 31st Dáil. Deputy Penrose commented: “I am delighted to learn today that almost 800 people have benefitted from the reforms to bankruptcy law…
Read more »How can a ‘social democratic’ party continue to oppose increase in minimum wage?
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on Newstalk Breakfast today, Social Democrat joint leader Stephen Donnelly made it clear that his party remains as opposed as ever, to any measure that would bring the National Minimum wage in line with a Living Wage. Stephen argued that what we should do…
Read more »Bacik welcomes appointment of Ms Justice Mary Laffoy as Chairperson of Citizens’ Assembly
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Ivana Bacik today welcomed the appointment of Ms Justice Mary Laffoy of the Supreme Court to chair the Citizens’ Assembly, which is set to examine a range of issues including the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. Senator Bacik noted today that the announcement of…
Read more »Good news for the Midlands as Center Parcs gets green light
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyDeputy Willie Penrose has expressed delight at the decision An Board Pleanala to approve the huge development of land, at Newcastle Wood in Ballymahon Co. Longford, to develop a Forest Holiday Village. Deputy Penrose commented: “This is great for everyone concerned and will be a…
Read more »Corrupt politicians must be barred from seeking re-election
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Gerald Nash has said he was puzzled by this morning’s news that the Government is abandoning plans to ban TDs convicted of corruption from running again for election to the Dáil. “It seems that, yet again, advice from the Attorney General’s office is…
Read more »Labour women supports Project Arts Centre over Pepeal 8th mural controversy
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Women would like to voice their support for the Project Arts Centre and street artist Maser in relation to the recent removal of the Repeal the 8th Mural. Sinead Ahern, Chair of Labour Women said: “The mural on the side of the Project Arts…
Read more »Finbarr Flood will be remembered for his service to people
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyIt is with great sadness I learnt earlier today of the death of Finbarr Flood. Finbarr had a distinguished career in sport, business and in the service of the public. He excelled at everything he did but he wore his success with the humility and…
Read more »Receiver should not have power to evict families from Lynam’s Hotel
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Receiver appointed to Lynam’s Hotel in O’Connell Street is seeking to have all the homeless families removed as the hotel is being put up for sale. It is unacceptable that the sale of property by a receiver should be given priority over the lives…
Read more »Continuation of mobile cinema services essential
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyNews that the CineMobile, Ireland’s only mobile cinema service has ceased trading is a great disappointment and will result in the denial of a local movie-going experience for the tens of thousands of visitors that it attracted each year. CineMobile has provided an invaluable service…
Read more »Youth Mental Health Task Force is a welcome step
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyEarlier today in the Dáil Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin called on the Tánaiste to provide an update on when the Youth Mental Health Task Force will be set up. Labour Youth welcomes the news that the government will make an announcement next week on…
Read more »Important North Inner City task force delivers for community
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyI welcome the establishment by the Taoiseach today of the North Inner City Task Force. The Task Force will be charged with supporting the regeneration of the North Inner City area of Dublin. Along with my Labour Party colleague Joe Costello I called on the…
Read more »North Inner City Task Force must be two way process
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe second visit by the Taoiseach and some of his cabinet and junior ministers to the North Inner City at 4pm today to announce the establishment of the promised North Inner City Drugs Task Force is to be welcomed. The Task Force is the Government’s…
Read more »Paternity leave is a significant gender equality measure
Press Archives – Page 160 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Ivana Bacik today welcomed the passage of the Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016 through Committee and remaining stages in the Seanad this afternoon. Speaking on the final stage of the Bill, Senator Bacik said: “I am delighted to see the Paternity Leave and…
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