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Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth is launching a new campaign to end pay discrimination.The aim of this campaign is to end the sub-minima rates of minimum wage for young people, which sees young people paid a lower rate of minimum wage solely on the basis of their age….

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyLABOUR YOUTH WELCOME THE ABSTENTION OF LABOUR PARTY TDS TODAY Following today’s vote in the Dáil for the next Taoiseach, Labour Youth welcomes the decision taken by Labour TDs to abstain from voting for Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny.  National Chairperson, Grace Williams commented, “Labour’s…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyMembers of the Parliamentary Labour Party today agreed that the Party would not be involved in the formation of the next government, and that the Party would not be a member of the next government. When it comes to voting for a Taoiseach, we will…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn the general election, the Labour Party sought a mandate to continue implementing our policy in government – to continue the job of rebuilding our economy and our society. And we viewed it essential that Ireland have stable, balanced government to continue addressing entrenched problems…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyI wish to express my condolences to the family and friends of Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman SC who died suddenly earlier today. Adrian Hardiman was a significant figure in Irish public life, and one of the country’s leading legal brains. He had a close association…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyI welcome today’s sentence of 18 months in jail for Thomas “Slab” Murphy for tax evasion. Justice has finally caught up with this notorious individual. For many years there have been substantial allegations that he is at the heart of republican activity – criminal and…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyAt its final press conference before the General Election, the Labour Party outlined its commitment to providing a fair and balanced government. Tánaiste Joan Burton, Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin, and Minister for Communications Alex White detailed Labour’s key manifesto commitments, including their pledge…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyDeputy Lyons has strongly welcomed the publication of Labour’s plans to tackle child poverty and disadvantage. “It’s so important that we target a serious reduction in child poverty. Labour’s proposals will make a real difference. Increasing Child Benefit by €15 a month will have a…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyWest Cork TD, Michael McCarthy has welcomed the publication of Labour’s plan for an age-friendly society. “Labour’s plan to raise the State pension to €260 per week is a clear and direct investment in the living standards of older citizens. We want to continue to…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour Party“It’s all well and good for the far left to launch their repeal the 8th campaign, we’re glad they are supporting the issue, but only Labour can deliver on this. Labour supports the repeal of the 8th, and welcomes the growing consensus on this subject,…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyMost low and middle income families will be hammered under Sinn Fein’s regressive tax proposals announced today. Sinn Fein has pledged to retain punitive USC rates for all earners, bar those on less than €20,000. What that means in practise is that even when you…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyMinister Nash has welcomed the latest figures from the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) which shows that the unemployment rate is now at 8.9% -its lowest level in seven years. The CSO figures for the fourth quarter of 2015 show that there has been an annual…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour Party“Dublin is a crucial part of the country – economically, socially and culturally. I am proud that the Labour Party has set out clear objectives for the future of our capital. We can and will deliver a safer Dublin through more Garda recruitment and a…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyLABOUR WILL CONTINUE TO BOOST SPORTS FUNDING – Ó RÍORDÁIN Minister for New Communities, Culture, Equality and Drugs Strategy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin today launched the Labour Party’s sports policy with former Ireland football player and manager, Johnny Giles. Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin commented: “Sport is…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour Party“I welcome the analysis of the respected economist, Professor John Fitzgerald, that The Labour Party’s manifesto contains the strongest proposals for the protection of welfare recipients of any party in this election. This is consistent with Labour’s performance in government over the last five years,…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour Party“As Minister for Communications, I am hugely aware of the importance of the digital sector to Ireland’s future prosperity. Digital activity already accounts for more than 5% of our economic activity, and supports around 100,000 jobs. That’s why it’s so important for political parties to…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Sinn Féin Deputy Leader, Mary Lou McDonald has described the prospect of a Fine Gael Fianna Fail Government as a ‘nightmare scenario’. But it is a ‘nightmare scenario’ that Sinn Fein are prepared to do nothing about. When asked about whether Sinn Fein would…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyCllr. Mark Wall, Dáil candidate for Kildare South, has welcomed Labour’s commitments to the Defence Forces as outlined in the party’s defence policy document. “As someone from a part of the country where so many servicemen and women make their home, I strongly welcome the…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyFianna Fail is again attempting today to re-write history on their record in government on tackling crime and supporting victims of crime.  Fianna Fail is desperately hoping that the Irish people will forget that it was they who introduced a freeze on garda recruitment. It…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyMinister for Mental Health, Primary Care and Social Care (Disabilities and Older People), Kathleen Lynch, has today announced an increase in pay for certain student nurses and midwives, arising from the Lansdowne Road Agreement. The decision was taken in conjunction with the Minister for Public…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyDeputy Willie Penrose has supported a new plan by Labour to ensure equal access to education for all children. Speaking today, Deputy Penrose said: “A key question in this election is how we ensure every Westmeath and Longford child has the best possible start in…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyTánaiste Joan Burton and Minister Kevin Humphreys this morning launched the Labour Party’s plan for equal access to education. Speaking at the launch in Shellybanks Educate Together, Dublin, Tánaiste Joan Burton commented: “For the Labour Party, equality is the keystone of what we believe. To…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party is today outlining its proposals to increase the take-home pay of low to middle income working people. Labour’s proposed tax plan of changes to USC and PRSI will mean that those on average earnings will benefit most from the recovery that we…

Press Archives – Page 167 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up For Public Services’ Labour has this morning unveiled its plan for public service investment. ‘Standing Up For Public Services’ was launched by Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Brendan Howlin, and Minister for Business & Employment, Ged Nash,…