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Internal Market Bill is a full-throated assault on the withdrawal agreement – Govt must now prepare for the likelihood of a no deal Brexit
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party“The Internal Market Bill which passed 1st stage in the House of Commons is a full-throated assault on the withdrawal agreement that was signed off by Boris Johnson and his Government and the UK Parliament last year according to Labour Brexit Spokesperson Brendan Howlin T.D….
Read more »Teachers role in Leaving Cert and school reopening needs to be acknowledged and two-tier pay ended
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party Pay inequality needs to be addressed in Budget 2021 The role played by teachers in reopening schools and as part of the Leaving Cert calculated grades process needs to be acknowledged and the two-tier pay system ended according to Labour Education Spokesperson Aodhán Ó…
Read more »Urgent rescue package needed for taxi industry
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson on Transport, Duncan Smith TD has called on the Minister for Transport to deliver an urgent package of measures to rescue the taxi industry and ensure taxi drivers are able to continue to earn a viable living in a safe manner. Deputy…
Read more »Government face a choice as to whether they want to act – warm words will not deliver for the Debenhams workers
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Government now face a choice as to whether they want to act on detailed proposals submitted by ICTU in order to resolve the Debenhams dispute according to Labour Spokesperson on Employment, Senator Marie Sherlock. “Over the past fortnight ICTU put a clear proposal to Tánaiste…
Read more »Will spectators be allowed at matches as part of Government plan for living with Covid
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyClarity is needed on whether a limited number of spectators will be allowed attend matches again as part of the Government’s medium-term plan for living with Covid-19 according to Labour Spokesperson on Sport, Senator Mark Wall. Senator Wall said: “Much of the conversation around the…
Read more »Bill to tackle Online Harassment must become law
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party Petition to be handed into Dáil next week, Wednesday 16th at 11am. Labour to restore Harassment Bill to the Dáil order paper next week. Government must move quickly to bring forward amendments and make it law. There is a pressing need to tackle online…
Read more »Nash Slams Rising Interest Rates for Mortgages and Business
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the release of retail interest rates for July by the Central Bank, the Labour Spokesperson for Finance Ged Nash has slammed the continuing rise in interest rates on loans for new homeowners and businesses at a time when banks can borrow at near 0% or below The Labour Louth & East Meath…
Read more »Citizens’ Assembly on drugs must be a priority for the new Government
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party Taoiseach needs to prioritise this Mulvey Commission needed for Northside and Drogheda A Citizens’ Assembly on drugs must be a priority according to Labour T.D Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. Deputy Ó Ríordáin was speaking after addressing Minister of State, Frank Feighan in the Dáil. Deputy…
Read more »Roadmap for living with Covid needs to be elderly proofed
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe roadmap for living with Covid due to be published on Tuesday needs to be elderly proofed according to Labour Leader Alan Kelly. Deputy Kelly said: “We need to look after our elderly as we head into six months of winter, a very difficult time…
Read more »Duplicity of Boris Johnson exposed by UK decision to introduce legislation overriding part of the Withdrawal Agreement
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe UK Government’s decision to introduce legislation overriding parts of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement has exposed the duplicity of Boris Johnson according to Labour Brexit Spokesperson Brendan Howlin. Deputy Howlin was speaking after it was announced in the House of Commons that the UK Government…
Read more »Decision to stop meat factory testing beggars belief
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party Urgent explanation needed from government Extra capacity needed to be put in place ASAP Neither Minister for Agriculture or Health flagged this today Labour Agriculture spokesperson Seán Sherlock has said the government need to give an urgent explanation on why testing at meat factories…
Read more »Student nurses at breaking point – they need to be paid for placement
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Further & Higher Education, Senator Annie Hoey, has written to Minister Harris and Minister Donnelly to request that student nurses are paid for their supernumerary placements. Senator Hoey said: “I have been contacted by student nurses who have expressed dismay that they…
Read more »Central Bank probe into Insurance Industry must be speeded up
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party Initial findings of Central Bank investigation into insurance industry deeply troubling. Central Bank must clarify if all insurance firms are fully cooperating with their investigation. Central Bank finding that insurance companies are not putting their customers first points to deep cultural problems in the…
Read more »New approach needed for air travel – current system unsustainable
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party▪️Need to balance public health advice with NPHET’s assertion that we will have to live with the virus ▪️Will lead to thousands of job losses Speaking after the news that Ryanair are considering closing their bases in Cork and Shannon for the Winter, Labour Spokesperson…
Read more »Plan needed to tackle class sizes in primary schools
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyWith the OECD ‘Education at a glance’ report highlighting the importance of smaller class sizes for social distancing, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said the government must deliver a plan to reduce the number of pupils in primary school classrooms and increase the overall…
Read more »Residents and staff at Sisters of Charity Facilities deserve fair treatment
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking today in response to the news that frontline healthcare workers are being denied fair redundancies at three care facilities run by the Sisters of Charity in Dublin, Senator Ivana Bacik called on the HSE and Sisters of Charity to ensure an equitable resolution for…
Read more »Students left high and dry with no timetables and no clue whether they’ll be on campus or not
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party· Minister needs to clarify how many extra spaces will be allocated for deferred students Students have been left high and dry by Higher Education Institutes with no timetable and no clue whether they’ll be on campus or not according to Labour Higher Education Spokesperson,…
Read more »Poor form by Debenhams Liquidators – a deal can be found
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party Sherlock condemns heavy handed treatment of workers Reacting to the news that the Debenhams’s liquidators have now withdrawn their deal with Mandate, Labour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock has urged the liquidators to go back to the table to find an improved deal with…
Read more »Financial Services Commission brief comes with key challenges
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party European Deposit Insurance Scheme must be delivered to complete banking union Congratulating Mairead McGuinness on her designation as EU Commissioner, Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash said the role comes with key challenges that may put her in conflict with Ireland. He explained a key…
Read more »Sick pay needed for childcare workers
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Disability, Children and Equality, Senator Ivana Bacik, has called on the Government to introduce sick pay for childcare workers. Senator Bacik was speaking in support of the SIPTU pre-budget submission for the childcare sector which called for the introduction of a living wage…
Read more »Legislation needed to prevent developers converting student accommodation into tourist accommodation
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing Spokesperson, Senator Rebecca Moynihan is calling on the Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government to introduce legislation to prevent developers converting student accommodation into tourist accommodation. Senator Moynihan was speaking after an application was made to Dublin City Council for a change…
Read more »Latest approach of British Government is astonishing
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party Bizarre negotiation tactic introduced as time runs out to agree free trade deal. Responding to the potential repudiation by the British government of parts of the withdrawal agreement, Labour Brexit spokesperson Brendan Howlin said it was an astonishing approach and would make agreeing a…
Read more »More college places may be needed with higher grades in Leaving Cert
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party Congratulated students and educators on awarding of calculated Leaving Cert. 1,250 extra places may not be enough, and impact on deferred students must be addressed. Congratulating students on their Leaving Cert results, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin paid tribute to all those who…
Read more »Incoherent policy on air travel Covid testing must be addressed
Press Archives – Page 40 of 174 – The Labour Party Random airport testing promised a month ago but not delivered. Now claims that swab PCR test not accurate enough for airport. If Covid test is not good enough, why is it being used by the HSE? Despite committing weeks ago to random testing at…
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