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Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday’s series of proposals on crime unveiled by Fianna Fail are yet another example of them trying to pretend that the past did not happen. It was Fianna Fail who introduced a freeze on garda recruitment. It was Fianna Fail who closed Templemore Garda Training…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyThis morning Labour formally launched its plan for quality and affordable childcare. ‘Standing Up For Families’ commits to introducing low-cost, quality childcare for all under 12s, to dramatically increase the level of spending on early years education and childcare, and to develop a skilled childcare…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyOn a television debate last night, Richard Boyd Barrett, sided with Sinn Féin, and called for the abolition of the special criminal court. “I believe it wrong to call for an end to the Special Criminal Court. It is an integral part of our criminal…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyOnce again Micheal Martin has snubbed a Fianna Fail health policy launch today. He is clearly ducking and diving questions on health because he can’t credibly stand over his own appalling record as Health Minister. It’s the second time in just over two weeks that…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyListening to Sinn Fein tie itself in knots about the Special Criminal Court begs the question as to who is dictating the party’s strategy on this issue. There are very few issues on which the party is prepared to flout public opinion and overwhelming evidence….

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartySinn Fein’s proposal in their General Election manifesto to have one-third of all TDs selected from a party list system opens the way for characters like their ‘good republican’ friend Slab Murphy appointed to the Dail. They claim that this move is required in order…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party this morning launched its plan for a living wage and investing in skills, ‘Launching a Skills Revolution’. The plan commits to:  • Create 50,000 apprenticeship and traineeship places over the next five years. We will also develop an additional 60 apprenticeship types to ensure a far…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe killing of a man in Ballybough, in the heart of my constituency, yesterday evening is a chilling reminder of the threat that exists in our city from ruthless gangsters. This killing appears to be retaliation for the especially ruthless murder which took place in…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyI want to condemn in the strongest possible terms tonight’s latest gangland murder in Dublin’s north inner city. This incident is clearly linked to last Friday’s killing, and our priority must be to ensure that this feud does not escalate. We will give An Garda…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartySTRICT EMBARGO: 00:01 TUES 9TH FEBRUARY 2016 The Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton TD and the Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash TD have welcomed the announcement by Cornmarket Group Financial Services that it is to become a Living Wage employer. The financial services brokerage is committing to ensuring all of its staff is paid…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyFianna Fáil – the architects of the dreaded Universal Social Charge (USC) unveiled their tax plans today. A leopard doesn’t change its spots and unsurprisingly Fianna Fáil’s tax plans will favour wealthy people over low and middle income workers. Their tax plans have no claw-back…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartySinn Fein announced their plans earlier today to abolish the property tax which will come as welcome news to the millionaire property owners who stand to gain most. The property tax is a progressive tax on wealth because the more expensive your property the more…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyEarlier today Fianna Fail accused the Labour Party of not doing enough to combat crime. This politically motivated attack simply does not stand up to scrutiny. It was Fianna Fail in government who closed Templemore Garda College when they stopped recruiting Gardai. Friday’s brutal gangland slaying…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour’s proposal to favour a 3:1 split between public services investment and tax reform is a strong, clear offering – unlike what Fianna Fail are putting on the table. To put it bluntly, we are the only party with a clear message on prioritising investment…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartySTATEMENT BY TANAISTE JOAN BURTON Monday, February 8th 2016     LABOUR LAUNCHES PLAN FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROGRESS   The Labour Party this morning launched its plan for economic and social progress, ‘A Strong Economy for a Decent Society’.   The plan is built…

What’s happening today? Tánaiste and Labour Party Leader Joan Burton, will this morning launch ‘A strong economy for a decent society’, Labour’s plan for economic and social progress. The Tánaiste will be joined by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, and Minister for Communications, Alex White and Deputy Derek Nolan. Joan Burton will…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party yesterday launched ‘Standing up for Rural Ireland’, the party’s plan for balanced regional development. Among the key provisions of the plan are:  A new €200m investment in regional growth centres  An increased investment in transport and connectivity  Greater support…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyDeputy Joanna Tuffy has said that Sinn Fein’s healthcare proposals cannot be taken seriously. Tuffy commented: “Sinn Fein launched their healthcare policy today but if anyone wants to see what Sinn Fein actually do to health services when they are in power, then look to…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe proposal from Fianna Fail to have unelected ‘experts’ appointed to Cabinet positions is barmy, anti-democratic, and is a throwback to the Haughey era of political patronage and favouritism. This proposal is contained in Fianna Fail’s set of political reforms that would actually set our…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour pledges to ‘grow the green economy’ under a new €1bn Green Infrastructure Fund The Labour Party today officially launched its plan for green jobs. Entitled ‘Growing the Green Economy’, the main points of the plan involve:  Establishing a Green Infrastructure Fund worth €1bn; Expanding…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyWorking families around Ireland will be disappointed to see that Sinn Fein’s childcare proposals do not go further to reduce the onerous cost of childcare for people with young children. Their less than ambitious proposals will cap fees for parents at €4.50 an hour.  In…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour Party The Labour Party today launched ‘Standing up for Rural Ireland’, the party’s plan for balanced regional development. Among the key provisions of the plan are: A new €200m investment in regional growth centres An increased investment in transport and connectivity Greater support for small scale…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyI’ve spoken with my colleague, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald, about this afternoon’s horrific events in the Regency Hotel. My first thoughts are with the family of the victim, and with those injured and caught up in the attack, including hotel staff. This was a barbaric…

Press Archives – Page 169 of 174 – The Labour PartyIf left-leaning people vote for Sinn Fein or the ultra-left in large numbers, they are likely to end up with a more right-wing Government, according to Minister Alex White, Labour candidate for Dublin Rathdown. Speaking in Galway at the official launch of Derek Nolan’s campaign to…