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CervicalCheck clinic list should be published immediately
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyWomen across the country continue to be invited for HPV tests through CervicalCheck, however many overwhelmed doctors are not in any position to offer the testing. Labour has called on the Government to prepare an online list of doctor’s who are providing this lifesaving service….
Read more »Pandemic must not delay legislation to end class discrimination
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour Party The Labour Party has received an answer to a PQ suggesting that legislation to introduce classism as a tenth prohibited ground of discrimination under the Equal Status Acts 2000-2018 will be delayed by the pandemic. The Government must provide a timeline for the introduction…
Read more »Still no guidance for schools reopening
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has criticised the failure of the Department of Education to issue guidance to schools reopening next Thursday. The ongoing failure to communicate effectively with those in the education sector continues to create challenges for students, parents and teachers alike….
Read more »Minister Must Stop Mortgage Blacklisting for Workers Whose Employers Receive Wage Subsidy Support (EWSS)
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour Party Potential homebuyers across the country are being denied drawdown of their mortgage by banks as their employer is availing of the EWSS Up to 300,000 workers and their partners may be affected, with more than 30,000 firms receiving the wage subsidy Minister for Finance…
Read more »Statement by Alan Kelly TD on Lynsey Bennett’s case
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the settlement of Lynsey Bennett’s case in the High Court, Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, has said that it is wrong that women at the centre of the CervicalCheck scandal still have to go through courts to get justice. Deputy Kelly said:…
Read more »Plan for Long Covid needed from Social Protection says Sherlock
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Social Protection, Seán Sherlock TD, today urged the Minister for Social Protection to make plans now to deal with the impacts of Long Covid by adapting the enhanced illness benefit scheme to take account of their needs inclusive of the fuel allowance…
Read more »CCTV must be a tool in combating illegal dumping
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe practice of illegal dumping continues to damage natural environments throughout the country. Questioning the Minister yesterday, Labour Senator Mark Wall raised the issue of balancing data protection rights with deterring this type of behaviour. Local authorities must be enabled to address this harmful behaviour….
Read more »Government continues to show its true colours on climate
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Government continues to show its true colours on climate, and is marked by inertia on this crisis. Responding to the Government’s Climate Bill, Labour climate spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has welcomed the progress on addressing the climate crisis. While the Minister’s commitment to banning…
Read more »UK Variant mutations show need for aggressive suppression of Covid-19
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour Party UK sequencing shows B117 strain is acquiring a mutation found in the Brazilian and South African variants. New strains have potential to reduce effectiveness of vaccines if not stopped. Need to aim to get to Zero Covid Labour Leader Alan Kelly has called on…
Read more »Cost-rental figures don’t equal affordability
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyFianna Fáil must clarify what term loan they’re changing for the cost-rental of accommodation in Shanganagh , Dún Laoighaire, announced yesterday. Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan has raised serious concerns with the costing proposed by Fianna Fáil. Senator Moynihan said: “Based on figures from the…
Read more »Partners in education must be praised for partial reopening of special education
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD has praised the patience of the partners in education as special schools are set to gradually reopen from February 11th. The closure of schools continues to cause damage for all young people, and it is vital that those…
Read more »Insurers should issue rebate as gesture of goodwill
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyAs insurers continue to evade questions on plans for customer refunds for this year, Labour finance spokesperson, Ged Nash TD, has called on all insurers to consider offering a rebate as a gesture of goodwill. Such a move would reflect the reality that insurers are…
Read more »International community must take strong action to reverse Myanmar coup
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the situation in Myanmar, Labour Party spokesperson on foreign affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has condemned the actions of the Myanmar military in once again overturning a legitimate election and illegally detaining elected officials. Deputy Howlin said: “The military action by the Myanmar army…
Read more »Fast-track citizenship for frontline workers now
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik, has reiterated her call to fast-track Irish citizenship for the many non-National frontline workers putting themselves at risk of contracting Covid-19 every day through providing essential care services in our communities. Senator Bacik encouraged…
Read more »Ban on travel welcome but still no plan in place
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour continues to call for mandatory hotel quarantine National Aggressive Suppression Strategy vital to reopen communities Labour Leader Alan Kelly has welcomed the adoption of key components of its National Aggressive Suppression Strategy (NASS) by Minister Donnelly. Signing new regulations into law last…
Read more »Renters must have opportunity to own pets
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on housing, Senator Rebecca Moynihan, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Housing in the UK that landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on pets in rented accommodation. The new Model Tenancy Agreement states that a ban on…
Read more »Shameful that most in the Arts and Events Industry are refused access to CRSS
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on the arts, Senator Marie Sherlock, has criticised the Government’s failure to extend the Covid-19 Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) to sectors without permanent premises. The scheme, introduced to support businesses impacted by the restrictions, focuses narrowly on business with physical premises, excluding an…
Read more »Bereavement ‘One Stop Shop’ needed in Social Protection
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour Party UK have a ‘Tell Us Once’ Service for notifying a death to government bodies. Labour Party Social Protection Spokesperson Seán Sherlock TD has urged Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys to create a single portal to support family members when they have to engage…
Read more »Kelly welcomes commitment from Tánaiste to consider a national aggressive suppression strategy
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour Party Tánaiste says it is intention to expand mandatory hotel quarantine as capacity and capability improves. Questioning the Tánaiste about Labour’s call for a national aggressive suppression strategy (NASS), Labour Leader Alan Kelly welcomed the positive engagement from the government to debate the pros and…
Read more »Early Childhood Education and Care – a hopeful sector let down by Government
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking after the launch of research by SIPTU’s Big Start Campaign, Labour Spokesperson for Children, Senator Ivana Bacik has said: “‘We are a sector that is full of hope, but we are continually let down with every budget’ – the words of union activist Eilish…
Read more »Government Short-Termism Also Applies to Climate Change
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour Party Time must be allocated to climate debate in the Dáil Minister must urgently extend the status of the Climate Action Advisory Council As we continue to await the presentation of our Annual Transition Statement from the Climate Action Minister, Labour climate spokesperson, Duncan Smith…
Read more »Minister getting vaccine delivery figures wrong – transparency needed now
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour Party We need weekly data on how many doses we are receiving into Ireland. Daily Vaccination Figures must be consistently published. Breakdown of how many Covid-facing healthcare workers have been vaccinated must be published. Following questions to the Minister for Health today on vaccine rollout,…
Read more »Minister must clarify criteria for new Early Learning and Childcare funding arrangements
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to new funding arrangements for the early learning and childcare sector announced by the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality & Integration today, Labour Spokesperson for Children, Senator Ivana Bacik has called for greater clarity around the continuation of funding for services that are forced…
Read more »Condolences on the death of Cara O’Sullivan
Press Archives – Page 26 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Arts spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock expressed her condolence on the death announced yesterday of Irish soprano Cara O’Sullivan. “Cara O’Sullivan was an incredible talent, someone who made a massive contribution to the world of music both at home in Ireland and on the…
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