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Environmental Pillar withdrawal from AgFood strategy is cause for concern – agriculture must be part of climate and biodiversity solutions
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour climate spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has described the decision by the Environmental Pillar to withdraw from the talks on the National Food Strategy as a source of concern. The Pillar announced its decision today and wrote accordingly to Taoiseach Michael Martin. Deputy Smith called…
Read more »Answers needed after Scally removed from oversight of Cervical Check recommendations
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyAfter reports today of a lack of trust in screening programmes, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly called for an explanation from the government on why Dr Gabriel Scally has been dumped from oversight of the implementation of his recommendations on Cervical Check. This was revealed…
Read more »Government must not delay in providing medical cards to all survivors of Mother and Baby Homes
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Social Protection and Cork East TD Seán Sherlock welcomed the acceptance of the Labour Party amendment to ensure any survivor from Mother and Baby Homes is entitled to an enhanced medical card. The arbitrary six month rule proposed by the Minister is…
Read more »Schools left in the dark by the Department of Dysfunction
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party No guidance provided in advance of schools reopening. No communication on the specific changes to the curriculum and examination process for certain subjects. No advice on assessment for predicted grades. Ahead of the phased reopening of schools next week, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó…
Read more »‘Path Ahead’ lacks clear metrics with no new plan to aggressively suppress Covid-19
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party Relies solely on vaccination rollout. No plan to aggressively suppress Covid-19 in the community. No change to lax travel policy. Antigen testing won’t be considered until mid-March. Labour Party Leader and Health spokesperson Alan Kelly has criticised the absence of clear metrics and targets…
Read more »Enhanced medical cards must be presented to all survivors of Mother and Baby Homes
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party Sherlock submits amendment to issue enhanced medical card to all survivors who presented to ‘Mother & Baby Homes’ for any length of time; including while pregnant or on a post-natal basis. Labour social protection spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD has tabled an amendment requesting that…
Read more »Children’s Rights Alliance Report Card 2021 underlines the need for a ‘Catch-Up for Children’ scheme
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party The Government must undertake an assessment of the impact that reduced timetables and prolonged school closures have had on children in Ireland. Labour is calling for the creation of a dedicated €100m fund to help make up for class-time lost over the last 12…
Read more »Minister must explain why monies from Defence Budget returned to Exchequer
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party €56 million of the Defence budget was returned to the Exchequer between 2017 and 2020 €130 million has been returned to the State from the Defence budget over the past 7 years Labour Senator Mark Wall has called on Minister to come before Seanad …
Read more »Night economy changes must not solely focus on licensing. Pay for bar and club workers must be included.
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party Night-time economy must not be just seen as a hospitality business, it is about culture in our cities and towns. Workers, clubbers and communities must be included in the conversation. Late night workers must be prioritised with 1.5 times the normal rate of pay….
Read more »Sherlock meets Deliveroo workers, says company must respond to their demands
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing meetings between Labour Party Spokesperson on Employment Affairs Senator Marie Sherlock and Dublin-based Deliveroo workers, she is now is now urging both policymakers and their employer to respond to their demands, saying action is long overdue. Senator Sherlock has written to Deliveroo’s representatives in Ireland,…
Read more »Case for a ‘Catch-Up for Children’ scheme made by legal experts
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the launch of the #ChildrensFutures campaign, organised by the Children’s Rights Alliance, Barnardos, Inclusion Ireland, the National Parents Council and As I Am, Labour Spokesperson for Children, Senator Ivana Bacik has reiterated her call on the Government to introduce a ‘Catch-Up for Children’ scheme…
Read more »Exam fees should be waived for 2021
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for the Government to waive fees for this year’s Leaving Cert in light of the Covid-19 crisis. Students are traditionally asked to pay a fee of €116 to cover the administrative costs of the examinations which was…
Read more »Ulster Bank Exit a hammer blow for Staff and Customers
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party Ulster Bank staff terms and conditions must be protected in any ultimate sale or merger Opportunity for third banking force must not be missed by government Immediate meeting needed between Minister for Finance, opposition and stakeholders In response to the announcement that Ulster Bank…
Read more »Concerns of student nurses must be taken seriously by Government
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn advance of debating the Labour Party Student Nurses (Pay) Bill to end the exploitation of student nurses and midwives, Senator Annie Hoey has called for Government to take action and pay our students. Senator Hoey said: “We were so disappointed to hear of the…
Read more »New Zealand’s Period Justice is Ireland’s Opportunity
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Rebecca Moynihan has praised the work of Labour comrade Jacinda Arden for providing free period products in every school in New Zealand. Reacting to the news, Senator Moynihan highlighted the opportunity Ireland has to pave the way for evening the playing field even…
Read more »Potential Ulster Bank exit must be tackled by Minister for Finance
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party 2,800 jobs at risk and loss of competition will cost customers Minister should use role to help reshape banking market Potential for a real third force in banking must be considered. Deputy Nash said: “A final decision from Nat West on the future of…
Read more »Clarity on Choice for Class of 2021 Welcome
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party Congratulations must be extended to the students and ISSU on their campaign for choice School profiling must be ruled out now Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has cautiously welcomed the news that clarity will be provided to the Leaving Cert class of 2021. Reacting…
Read more »Labour Launches Bill to Beat Gambling Advertising
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party Bill would ban all advertising of gambling in Ireland Experts report increase in gambling disorder referrals since Covid lockdown Public consultation launched to tackle scourge of gambling The Labour Party today published draft legislation to end the link between entertainment and betting by banning…
Read more »Rethink on affordable housing needed
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party State policy must act to lower prices, not drive housing costs Policies must be targeted at those who need it most Greater Scaling Up of Cost Rental Needed Speaking after scrutiny of the Affordable Housing scheme at the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Labour spokesperson Rebecca…
Read more »Labour Senators Concerned at Lack of Progress on Issue of Councillors’ Pay
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senators have branded the lack of progress made on tackling the issue of Councillor’s pay as “deeply frustrating”. Despite a commitment in the Programme for Government, proposals on the issue of reforming the pay of City and County Councillors as recommended by the…
Read more »Minister must resolve driving licence delays
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has called on the Government to urgently address the situation that has arisen for drivers attempting to renew their licence and new drivers applying for their driving or theory tests. The backlog created by Covid-19 requires additional resources and…
Read more »Covid-19 cannot be used as cover for Bank of Ireland branch closures
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party Bank of Ireland must honour written agreements with union on their branch network Central Bank should send strong signal to banks who are considering branch closures Minister for Finance must leverage power of State shareholding to prevent closures Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash…
Read more »Report highlights urgent need for sick pay for all
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on employment affairs Senator Marie Sherlock has praised the report issued by the Irish Cancer Society and the ESRI on returning to work following a cancer diagnosis. Highlighting the need to legislate for statutory sick pay, Senator Sherlock called on the Government to…
Read more »Failure to pay student nurses and midwvies shameful – Labour Bill introduced in Seanad today
Press Archives – Page 24 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Bill to pay student nurses and midwives to be debated this coming Friday in the Seanad. Labour Senator and Spokesperson for Higher and Further Education, Annie Hoey, has today secured the introduction of the Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2020 into Seanad Eireann. This…
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