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Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour Party  Senator Ivana Bacik today welcomed confirmation from the Tánaiste that Ireland will admit an additional 260 Syrian refugees for resettlement here by autumn 2016, but criticised the delay in admission of refugees from Syria under the government’s resettlement programme to date. Senator Bacik said:…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyEarlier today in the Dáil on behalf of the Labour Party I introduced the 35th Amendment of the Constitution (Public Ownership of Certain Assets) Bill 2016, which will seek to amend the Constitution so as to provide for the retention of certain specified public utilities…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyThree things are clear from today’s announcement by Education Minister Richard Bruton on his new Education (Admission to Schools) Bill. First, the Bill walks away from the commitment in Fine Gael’s election manifesto to “transform the School Admissions Bill agreed by the current Government, but…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyOireachtas health committee should convene hearings on fatal foetal abnormalities Labour Women, Labour Equality and Labour Youth are calling on the government to convene hearings of the Oireachtas health committee on the issue of fatal foetal abnormalities. Commenting Labour Women chair Sinead Ahern said ‘The…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyI have genuine concerns about government amendments to the Water Services Amendment Bill 2016, that will give the minister power to unilaterally extend both the term of the suspension of water charges and the lifespan of the Water Commission. There is little doubt but that…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe proposed “private sector ownership model” being brought forward by Minister for Communications Denis Naughten is being touted as the cheapest and quickest way to deliver broadband to rural areas however history shows this type of plan to be deeply flawed. Similar plans in the…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyHaving attended the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland’s Pre-Budget Submission launch, Labour Spokesperson for Older People Emmet Stagg has called for support for the Society’s request for an increased allocation of €67m in the 2017 Budget to provide additional Home Care Packages for citizens suffering from…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyA recent report by Charlie Weston in the Irish Independent that banks in some instances are refusing to restore tracker mortgages to customers who had them wrongly removed, highlights the need for the authorities to take a harder line with financial institutions. Banks have cheated…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Kevin Humphreys has asked Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar to clarify when the new paternity leave scheme will come into force. Senator Humphreys said “The previous Labour –Fine Gael government introduced two weeks paid paternity leave for the first time under Budget 2016….

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe shooting dead of a man yesterday in Bridgefoot Street who was a resident of Cabra is another gangland killing in the Inner City in the growing saga of such crimes. This killing may or may not be related to the recent feud which caused…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyI read with interest in the Irish Times today, that Sinn Fein has raised $354,111 in America in the six months to the end of April, for political activities. This brings to over $12,000,000, the amount that the party has raised in the US since…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyAlan Kelly TD, questions strongly whether the Government are acting constitutionally when it comes to the current Water Services Bill before the Dail.Deputy Kelly said: “Personally, I believe there is a strong possibility that this Bill is contrary to EU law, which has constitutional primacy…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Equality will this evening (June 29th) host a public meeting to discuss the ongoing refugee crisis at the Teachers Club, Parnell Square. The talk will include contributions from experts in the area and speakers on the night will include Senator Ivana Bacik, Labour Party…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyLongford/Westmeath TD, Willie Penrose is delighted to be appointed Labour spokesperson for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Rural Affairs, and Social Protection. Deputy Penrose recently raised the issue of Brexit and the significant negative impacts on Ireland’s agri-food sector in Dáil Éireann. He questioned the…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe understanding that the derogation exempting Ireland from water charges was ended by the Fianna Fail/ Green Government, is borne out by a statement today issued by EU Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella in response to a Parliamentary Question by Marian Harkin. It is clear from…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyJames Connolly said “Ireland without its people means nothing to me”. To paraphrase Connolly – Europe without its people means nothing to me. So can we now speak of European People? We are Irish & European, French & European, Polish & European. We see the…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyEU MUST REJECT IMPULSE TO ACT SWIFTLY AND HARSHLY AGAINST BRITAIN This Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme. It was the worst day in the history of the British Army. It will be marked all across…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyEducation Spokesperson, Joan Burton TD, Party Leader Brendan Howlin, and Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin today published a Labour Party Bill that will make it easier for parents to send their children to their local school, regardless of their faith.The Equal Status (Admission to Schools) Bill…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyI would like to extend my best wishes to the organisers and participants of the Dublin Pride Parade which takes place today. The  annual Pride Parade is an opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together and celebrate our diversity. While the…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn last year’s budget, Labour introduced landmark proposals to legislate to allow for fathers to take two weeks’ paid paternal leave for the first time. The new statutory paternity leave is to be paid at a rate of €230 a week, the same as maternity…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe result of the UK’s referendum on EU membership has deeply shocked Labour Youth.   National Chairperson of Labour Youth Grace Williams commented, “It is my firm belief that international cooperation is vital in tackling common global issues such as corporate tax evasion, climate change, and…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyI wish to express my extreme disappointment following the outcome of the UK referendum on EU membership. In time I think it will be seen as a tragedy for its people. While today is not the day for taking definitive positions – so much of…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Social Protection Deputy Willie Penrose has called on Minister Leo Varadkar to act to provide self-employed people with a fairer access to the social protection system. Speaking last night in Dáil Eireann, Deputy Penrose said, “During the period of the worst economic…

Press Archives – Page 162 of 174 – The Labour PartyJoan Burton TD commenting on Summer Economic Statement Under the Summer Economic Statement the share of public spending in GDP will decline from 28.9% in 2016 ( already one of the lowest in any advanced economy) to 25.3% in 2021. The share of gross current…