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Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson on Arts & Culture Senator Marie Sherlock has expressed her frustration at the absence, five months on from Budget 2021, of any detail or clarity from the Department of Arts, Culture, Media, Sport in relation to the €50 million Live Entertainment Fund…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyTo mark International Women’s Day, the Labour Party has published its Women’s Manifesto, Labour: Working for Women, to shed light on the opportunities and difficulties faced by women in Ireland. By producing this evidenced-based policy document and vision for the future, the Party aims to…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour Party One law for ordinary people and another for high rollers Resignations a belated decision  Is Minister for Finance satisfied for NTMA to continue relationship with Davy? Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has asked the Minster for Finance to give his views on the appropriateness…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn Ireland, there are 823 missing persons files open. However, there is no record of how many remains have been interred in cemeteries, or remain in morgues, as the current rules regulating coroners does not compel them to report unidentified remains to a central system….

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has today launched its “Sign Up A Sister” campaign, waiving fees for all new members signed up during the month of March by an existing member of the Party. The initiative is part of its wider campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day….

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Mark Wall brought a landmark Bill to the Seanad which would allow the use of CCTV in prosecution of offences relating to illegal dumping. The Local Government (Use of CCTV in Prosecution of Offences) Bill 2021 comes as a result of the increase…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday, Friday 5th March, Labour Seanad Group Leader, Senator Ivana Bacik will introduce the Labour Party’s Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2021 in the Seanad. If enacted, this Bill will amend the Adoption Act 2010 to provide adopted persons with the right to access their…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour Party Government need to bridge gap from proposed €40m to the over €200m sought National Sports Facility survey needed to identify facilities that need upgrading Labour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall has welcomed the record number of applicants  for the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the publication today by the EU Commission of their proposed directive on Pay Transparency between women and men, Labour’s employment affairs spokesperson Marie Sherlock welcomed the long awaited publication. Senator Sherlock said: “Ultimately, gender pay gap legislation is only one of a series…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyAs the aviation industry remains grounded, Labour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has called on the Government to ensure any “Living with Covid” strategy includes a suite of measures to protect workers in the aviation industry. Deputy Smith criticised Government for failing to introduce Labour’s proposed…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour Party Impact of Pandemic on Jobs and Towns must be addressed Concerns about redundancy entitlements for workers on PUP Questioning the Tánaiste at Leaders Questions today, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly raised the emerging national jobs crisis due to the pandemic, the impact on young…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour Party Each child should receive a library membership card To encourage first trip, each child should get a Book-to-Keep from their library Opening hours should be extended to Saturday and Sunday  Celebrating World Book Day, Labour has called on the Government to invest in Ireland’s…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour sports spokesperson Senator Mark Wall has thanked the Club Players Association for their work progressing change in the GAA and the sports community of Ireland. Having successfully achieved its goal to ‘fix the fixtures’, Senator Wall commended the impact of its work for generations…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour Party Central Bank must clarify if it plans to fine the Davy 16. Incumbent on regulator to formally disclose findings of investigation to An Garda Siochána. Foot-dragging on new Senior Executive Accountability laws inexcusable. Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has called on the Central Bank…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking today in advance of the RTÉ Investigates documentary on illegal adoptions, Labour spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik has spoken in support of the calls by Dr Conor O’Mahony, the government’s special rapporteur on child protection, for the urgent introduction of…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour Party Clarity needed if special tax rate of 89% will apply to future pay-outs? Minister for Finance acting on behalf of bankers not the people. Return to the speculative economy of the Celtic Tiger must be opposed. The decision by the government today to allow…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has today published legislation to provide employees with up to 20 days leave for early miscarriage or other reproductive health-related reasons. Despite the immense progress that has been made towards greater equality for women in the workplace, many barriers remain preventing women’s…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin TD added his voice to the calls for social media companies to act if their platforms are being used to organise far right violence, but said that a comprehensive response was required from the government to the rise of conspiracy…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking today in the Seanad on the Government’s Health (Amendment) Bill 2021, Senator Ivana Bacik spoke on behalf of Labour to voice critical support for the Bill. Senator Bacik said: “We in Labour do not believe that an appropriate balance has been struck with this…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour Party proposes a tenure mix of 40% social, 40% affordable/cost rental and 20% affordable purchase. calls on the Minister to increase the serviced site fund from €50,000 to €100,000 per unit. Speaking in advance of a meeting of Dublin City Council tonight, and the alternative…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson on Community and Rural Affairs Seán Sherlock TD has said that the named branches slated for closure by Bank of Ireland is an attack on provincial towns right around the country. If the Government really is committed to development outside of Dublin,…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour Party Shuttering of 88 branches a massive blow to communities across the country Central Bank and Minister must act to pause closures during pandemic Move by bank a kick in teeth for loyal customers and staff Labour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has described the announcement…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Equality and Integration Senator Ivana Bacik has welcomed the White Paper on Ending Direct Provision published today, and has welcomed the positive proposals as representing substantive steps towards a more progressive international protection policy. The ‘how’ of implementation will be key, and…

Press Archives – Page 23 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn anticipation of the staff schedule for all mainstream primary schools to be published next week, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has called on the Minister to confirm that a reduction in class size will be passed to all DEIS schools. Last November,…