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Bacik Bill to boost rights of freelance workers
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn the Seanad today, Senator Ivana Bacik will introduce the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2016 on behalf of the Labour Party Senators, as a Private Members’ Bill. Senator Aideen Hayden of Labour will second the Bill. Speaking to propose the Bill today, Senator Bacik will say:…
Read more »White calls for increased investment in energy efficiency, renewables and clean transport
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyMinister for Energy Alex White today (Wednesday) said there must be an early review of Government capital spending plans to allow increased state investment in energy efficiency programmes to help Ireland meet its commitments on global warming and reduced carbon emissions. Speaking at the Dublin…
Read more »Minister Howlin establishes group to examine labour market and retirement age issue
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr Brendan Howlin TD, has announced the establishment of an Interdepartmental Group, led by his Department, to examine the issues arising from prevailing retirement ages for workers in both the public and private sectors, in the context of…
Read more »Sinn Fein’s eleventh-hour attempt to help elderly ‘a PR gimmick’ – Nolan
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartySinn Fein’s charter for older people is a last-minute, desperate attempt to shore up support from a section of society they have completely ignored since 2011. Sinn Fein are not serious about investing in the elderly, in the same way they aren’t serious about being…
Read more »Scrapping of fees for PRTB mediation services helpful – Kenny
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyDublin Labour TD and member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Sean Kenny, has said that the new mediation service for tenants and landlords announced today is to be welcomed. Deputy Kenny stated: “The new service has been commenced as part of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment)…
Read more »Ryan welcomes 350 jobs at Dublin Airport
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Brendan Ryan has welcomed the news that increased passenger traffic in Dublin Airport has led to the creation of 350 new jobs by the DAA. Deputy Ryan stated: “As a TD for Dublin Fingal, I am pleased by today’s announcement and that it…
Read more »Policing Plan needed to deal with scrambler bike problem – Costello
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking at the Central Area Joint Policing Committee at City Hall this morning, Deputy Joe Costello raised the serious problem of scrambler bikes on the streets of the North Inner City. Deputy Costello was referring to an incident on Christmas Eve in which a young…
Read more »Children to benefit from Labour’s childcare plan
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking at Labour’s ‘Standing up for working families’ campaign launch:Families across the country will potentially benefit from Labour’s plan to introduce a €2 per hour childcare system, Labour candidate for Dublin South West Cllr Pamela Kearns has said. Speaking today at the launch of the…
Read more »Labour will deliver the smallest class sizes in the history of the State
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyStanding up for working families’ campaign launch: Speaking at the launch of the Labour Party ‘Standing Up For Working Families’ campaign this afternoon, Labour TD John Lyons outlined Labour’s achievements in education over the last five years, and unveiled an ambitious plan to deliver the…
Read more »Burton & Nash launch Action Plan for Jobs 2016
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour Party· Fifth annual plan is first in new phase of the Action Plan process, aimed at creating 200,000 extra jobs by 2020 · Plan is key part of Government strategy to keep the recovery going – 50,000 extra jobs targeted for 2016 The Government today…
Read more »Fianna Fail cannot be trusted on economy
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe claims by Fianna Fail this weekend that they are competing to lead the next government, and that they can be trusted to build an economic recovery, is a clear indication that they are deluded. In 2011, the people of Ireland put Labour in Government…
Read more »Fianna Fáil “fairer Ireland” claim is beyond belief
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyFianna Fáil must be bonkers this weekend if they think voters will take them seriously with their promise to “build a fairer Ireland”. When Fianna Fáil’s economic policies failed dismally and almost destroyed the country, their immediate reaction was to kick the most vulnerable hard,…
Read more »Deserving causes might not have won the lotto but should still benefit
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyGalway East Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins today called for “Unclaimed lottery prizes to go to good causes, of which there are many”. Senator Higgins was reacting to claims that 2% of national lottery money has not been collected by suspecting winners which amounts to approximately…
Read more »Despite the severity of Ireland’s crisis, workers’ rights have been improved
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday the Tánaiste chaired the OECD Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting in Paris. The meeting saw ministers agree to review the OECD jobs strategy in order to build more resilient and inclusive labour markets – i.e. working to ensure that if any future economic shocks…
Read more »Voters in Laois have a clear choice to make
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking ahead of the launch of Senator John Whelan’s election campaign in Portlaoise this evening, Labour TD and former Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn outlined his views on the choice facing voters in the next election. “The people of the new, three seat…
Read more »Company law review a positive step for workers – Labour Youth
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe announcement today by Labour Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash, that a review will be undertaken into company and employee protection law is welcome news, Labour Youth have said. This review comes in light of the appalling treatment of the Clerys workers and…
Read more »General election 2016 as significant as events of 1916
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe outcome and consequences of the 2016 general election will be as significant and as profound as the events of the 1916 Rising. The election has the capacity to influence, shape and impact on our society and country for decades and generations to come and…
Read more »Irish cinema blazes a trail to Oscar glory – Spring
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Arthur Spring has congratulated the group of Irish actors, directors and writers who received Oscar nominations this afternoon. Spring stated: “This is a wonderful day for the Irish film industry. While we all had great faith that movies like ‘Brooklyn’ and ‘Room’ would…
Read more »Costello welcomes study on enhancing workers’ protection
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyDublin Central Labour Party TD Joe Costello has welcomed today’s announcement by Minister Ged Nash of the appointment of two experts to examine the legal protections for workers, particularly where operations and assets may be moved to separate legal entities as part of a restructuring,…
Read more »Nash moves on next phase of examination of laws protecting employees
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour Party– Two experts to consider employee protections and interface between company and employment law – Company Law Review Group to review law and recommend ways to ensure better safeguards for employees and unsecured creditors Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash TD has announced a…
Read more »Tánaiste announces David Begg as Chair of the Pensions Authority
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour Party The Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., has today (Wednesday, 13 January, 2016) announced David Begg as incoming Chairperson of the Pensions Authority for a five-year term. Mr. Begg will take over from Jane Williams who had been Chairperson since June 2010…
Read more »Minister Lynch turns the sod on new national forensic mental health hospital
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyMinister for Mental Health, Social Care and Primary Care Kathleen Lynch has today (Wednesday, 13th January 2016) turned the sod on the new National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) hospital, which will be built on the site of St. Ita’s Hospital, Portrane. When completed,…
Read more »Costello slams ‘intolerable’ approach from insurance companies on floods
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Joe Costello has reiterated his view that insurance companies should be obliged to provide flood cover in areas where remedial defence works have proved to be effective. Speaking today in the Dáil, Deputy Joe Costello stated: “One of the most significant features of…
Read more »Pathways to Work 86 actions to increase numbers at work to 2.2 million
Press Archives – Page 172 of 174 – The Labour PartyPathways to Work 2016-2020 will fuel the drive to full employment and the increase in the numbers at work to 2.2 million by 2020. The strategy, devised by the Department of Social Protection, was launched by Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton T.D….
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