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Increased funding for litter prevention welcome
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Mark Wall has welcomed the announcement of additional funding for litter prevention and cleaning this summer. A common sense approach is needed to deal with increased rubbish, and people must be empowered to dispose of their waste easily. Senator Wall said: “The news…
Read more »Time to move away from state funding model that favours institutional care – amend Fair Deal
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking following the publication today by the Ombudsman of ‘Wasted Lives: Time for a better future for younger people in nursing homes’, which investigates the practice of housing people under the age of 65 in nursing homes, Labour Seanad Group Leader and Spokesperson for Children, Disability,…
Read more »Affordable Housing Bill Is Investor Led Bill
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking today on the publication of the so-called ‘Affordable’ Housing Bill, Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan said the Government has chosen an investor led approach to housing, rather than one which delivers for first time buyers and renters. Senator Moynihan said: “The much trumpeted…
Read more »Labour Bill would give platform workers in the gig economy access to rights and protections
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour Party Bill would address the power imbalance between workers and app platforms. Brings our employment code up to date and stamps out bogus self-employment. Allows access to information about the algorithms that decide their pay and performance. Launching her new Bill to provide platform workers…
Read more »Citizens Assembly on role of Church in Education must be a priority
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour Party Many issues must be examined for the Future of Education. Dominant influence of Catholic Church and Flourish Sex Education programme must be addressed. Taoiseach didn’t give any time commitment for Programme for Government commitment this week. Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has…
Read more »New National Childcare Scheme fails to recognise importance of supporting after school care for some families
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing her interaction on Friday with Minister Roderic O’Gorman about the National Childcare scheme, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said it is clear that the Department of Children fails to recognise the importance of supporting after school care and the needs of school going children outside…
Read more »Victory for autism community as Government backs Labour’s National Autism Empowerment Strategy
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking after Labour’s motion calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy was accepted by Dáil Éireann last night, education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin thanked all members of the Dáil for their support. The Government must now act in line with the will of Dáil Éireann…
Read more »No child’s schooling should be a casualty of Covid-19
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyWorrying figures reported by the Irish Times this morning show that a huge number of children are slipping through the cracks as a result of Covid-19 school closures. Labour spokesperson on children Senator Ivana Bacik has urged the Government to heed advice from the Labour…
Read more »Minister must write to social media platforms in support of sporting organisations social media blackout
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyAs football organisations in England boycott social media from this afternoon, Labour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall has urged all sporting organisations and professionals to show a united front against social media abuse. Senator Wall said: “The Labour Party stand in support with sporting organisation’s…
Read more »Fianna Fáil’s developer led mindset will never deliver affordable rents
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyNews that the Housing Minister will allow investors to build ‘cost rental’ homes for profit is not surprising but deeply dangerous, said Labour’s housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan. In a week where Government had an opportunity to support a Labour amendment which would tie rent…
Read more »Every tool must be used to keep Covid under control as Government relax restrictions
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour Party Antigen testing has a vital role to play in controlling virus. Must continue to monitor new variants. Transparency and clarity of communication on vaccination programme essential. Continued economic supports for workers and businesses critical. Responding to the Government announcement on restrictions this evening, Labour…
Read more »Government must deliver on Empowerment Strategy as they accept Labour Autism motion
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the government’s acceptance, unamended of Labour’s motion being debated tonight in the Dáil from 6pm, calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy by the end of July, Labour Leader Alan Kelly said: “Labour tabled this motion to send a message to our autistic…
Read more »Labour Party Autism Empowerment Motion draws powerful testimonies from community
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in advance of the Labour Party motion calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD highlighted that he and his party colleagues have been inundated with stories from families affected by the Government’s inaction on an autism plan….
Read more »Ireland must support the waiving of patents on Covid-19 vaccines
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Duncan Smith has written to the Taoiseach urging Ireland to support the TRIPSwaiver proposal currently at the WTO to waive the patent on Covid-19 vaccines. In the letter, Deputy Smith highlighted the urgent need to ensure greater equity in access to vaccines and…
Read more »Sherlock calls on all persons to mark Workers’ Memorial Day
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyMarking International Workers’ Memorial Day, Labour spokesperson for employment affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock said: “Every year on this date, we remember those who have died or have become injured or ill in the course of their employment. This year’s remembrance takes on an added significance…
Read more »Building strong communities goes beyond bricks and mortar
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has said that she is concerned that the sudden decision to end the Digital Hub Development Agency in the Liberties. Senator Moynihan said: “This is a blow to the Dublin 8 community and I’m disappointed by this sudden decision….
Read more »Government should rename Affordable Housing Bill the Market Discount Bill
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has said the Government continues to rely on failed market metrics for its housing policy. By voting down a Labour Party amendment to link affordable rental to income, Government show their true colours when it comes to affordable housing….
Read more »Bacik calls for National Autism Empowerment Strategy
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking today at the launch of the Labour Party motion calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy, Senator Ivana Bacik said: “Our Labour motion addresses a number of key issues for autistic people, adults and children. It raises in particular the need to tackle the lengthy…
Read more »Government spending on autism intervention wait lists pales in comparison to spending on Big Four consultancies
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyLaunching Labour’s motion calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy, Labour TD Seán Sherlock said it is time for Government to start prioritising children – starting with the horrendous wait times for the assessment of needs. While €7.8 million has been pledged to lower the…
Read more »Labour Party call for National Autism Empowerment Strategy
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will table a motion in the Dáil this Thursday calling for a National Autism Empowerment Strategy. In recognition that the special interests and strengths of autistic people are a vital part of our communities and society, and that we lose out when…
Read more »More bins less blame – communities need to be properly equipped for a summer at home
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Mark Wall has called for a common sense approach to tackle increased littering throughout the country. Local Councils must be empowered to prosecute littering and illegal dumping which will serve as a deterrent, but the public must have access to better facilities to…
Read more »Full investigation required into the treatment of children within direct provision centres
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has said she is appalled by the findings of the report of the Children’s Ombudsman into the treatment of children within the direct provision system, and has urged the Minister to conduct a full investigation into the treatment of children within…
Read more »Single State agency required to tackle Ireland’s literacy problem
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing news that the numbers contacting the National Adult Literacy Agency (Nala) continues to rise during the pandemic, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has called for the introduction of a single State agency to tackle Ireland’s literacy problem. Key to increasing literacy across…
Read more »Government must hear the clear call of the Citizens assembly; women workers need the legal right to collective bargaining in Ireland
Press Archives – Page 18 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for employment affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock, has said the outcome of the Citizens’ Assembly deliberations is a major breakthrough in the pursuit of gender equality in Ireland. Senator Sherlock said : “The breadth of the recommendations recognise that there is so much work…
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