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Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe decision to delay the issuing of Leaving Cert results by more than three weeks until September 7th will adversely affect incoming 1st year students according to Labour Spokesperson on Further, Higher Education, Innovation and Research Senator Annie Hoey. Senator Hoey said: “The decision to…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Minister for Education must clarify how and when Leaving Cert results will be released according to Labour Education Spokesperson Aodhán O Riordáin. O Riordáin was speaking after Education Minister Norma Foley declined to confirm that the results will be issued in August as originally…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour Party Short notice of extension unacceptable, no extension date indicated yet. With the Minister for Housing confirming he will extend the rent freeze and moratorium on evictions in some way, Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called for the Minister to commit to a more…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking about Labour’s five tests for the Government’s July Stimulus, spokesperson on Social Protection, Seán Sherlock TD said that the stimulus must put money in the pockets of low income households as we know that money will be well spent, and spent locally. Deputy Sherlock…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour Party Package must make an impact, create and save jobs, and improve public services The Labour Party Finance spokesperson Ged Nash has today published a set of five tests that the government’s upcoming July Stimulus package must meet, calling for a package of at least…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Government needs to put in place a clearly communicated advisory plan for the wearing of face-masks according to Labour Spokesperson on Transport, Communication Networks and Climate Action Duncan Smith. Deputy Smith was speaking after the news that the wearing of face coverings is to…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour Party Pensions affordability issue does not have to mean increase in pensions age. Responding to IFAC’s publication today, Labour spokesperson for employment affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock strongly rejected the call for an increase in the pension age to 69, saying that more research was needed…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour has called for a minimum effective rate of corporation tax to be introduced. Speaking in response to the General Court of the European Union (GCEU) annulment of the Commission’s tax ruling against Apple, Labour Finance spokesperson Ged Nash TD, said that now is…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyCork East TD Seán Sherlock has said that Oireachtas committee oversight needs be restored after the report from HIQA on failures in the Child Protection Notification System in Cork Deputy Sherlock said: “The Committee oversight structures in Leinster House have not yet materialised and are…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing Spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has urged the Minster for Housing to suspend the co-living guidelines while his promised review of them is taking place. Senator Moynihan said: “It is disappointing that today Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien refused to commit to banning co-living units completely…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe extension of parental leave by three weeks is a welcome step but the roll out of this initiative fails to fix the immediate problem for parents of young babies. Reacting to the Government announcement, Labour spokesperson for Employment Affairs Marie Sherlock said “The extension…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson Duncan Smith has called on the Government to suspend flights from the United States and other Covid-19 hotspots until there is mandatory Covid-19 testing in place at our airports for visitors from those locations, adding that the advice of public health officials…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on our National day of Commemoration, Labour Defence spokesperson Mark Wall paid tribute to all those who have served our people at home and abroad, and died in service to our country. Senator Wall said: “This is an important day where we commemorate and…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing an interview in the Sunday Independent, Labour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said it is deeply concerning the lack of direction and plans articulated by Minister Foley on key education polices in contrast to clear conservative answers on social issues. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said:…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyDespite commitments in the Dáil this week towards extending the rent freeze and eviction ban, Labour Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said reports this weekend indicate that Government parties will quickly move to weaken the measure, and this will directly result in an increase in homelessness….

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyPaying tribute to football legend Jack Charlton on his death at 85, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly remembered how his management of the Irish team brought us to success that we had never thought possible, and defined sport for a generation. Deputy Kelly said: “It…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the confirmation that face masks will be compulsory on public transport from Monday, Labour Transport spokesperson Duncan Smith TD has welcomed the move which he called for some weeks ago, but said more now needs to be done to ensure masks are more commonly…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the news of the re-opening of the perimeter gates to the Phoenix Park by the Office of Public Works, Senator Marie Sherlock has once again reiterated her call to the OPW to open up a process of civic engagement on future access to the Park with all communities…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin raised today at the special Covid-19 committee the funding uncertainty for post-primary further education colleges with roll numbers with the Department of Education but who will transfer to the new Department of Higher Education. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “At…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock has welcomed the public consultation process on remote working announced by the Government.   Sherlock said that while the consultation is welcome, remote working is not a solution that will work for everyone.   Senator Sherlock said:…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Government to outline specifically when day services for people with disabilities will return. Deputy Kelly said: “Today in the Dáil I raised the very serious issue of the resumption of disability day services with the…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Alan Kelly has welcomed the confirmation from the Tánaiste in response to his question today that the Government will appeal the Sectoral Employment Order judgement to the Supreme Court and that workers terms and conditions will not be affected in the meantime….

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Department of Transport need to provide back to work guidelines for driving instructors returning to work according to Labour Spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport. Smith was speaking after it was revealed that some driving instructors have not returned to work in…

Press Archives – Page 47 of 174 – The Labour Party State scheme to address rent-related debt, and action to stop banks charging penalties and surcharges on mortgage arrears need. Speaking as the Dáil debates the Labour Party Private Members motion on rent debt and mortgage arrears, Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on the…