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Decision not to extend free flu jab to all citizens disappointing
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the decision by the Government to not to extend the flu vaccine to all citizens for free is disappointing. This comes as the Minister for Health has announced that children up to the age…
Read more »Clear plan needed on reopening of childcare sector
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson on Children, Seán Sherlock TD, has called for a clear and coherent plan for the reopening of the childcare sector. It comes as the first phase of the easing of restrictions begins tomorrow. Deputy Sherlock said: “With some businesses set to begin…
Read more »Re-think needed on the return of cars to Phoenix Park
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyWith the partial re-opening of the Phoenix Park to cars on Monday 18th, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has said now is the time to re-think the planned full re-opening of the Park to vehicular access on June 8th. Senator Sherlock has written to Minister Kevin…
Read more »Labour response to Fianna Fáil – Fine Gael letter
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Alan Kelly wrote to the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael today saying that at this time the Labour Party would not take part in formal discussions on a Programme for Government. His letter, available at the link below, outlines the…
Read more »Failure to meet Rebuilding Ireland targets mean further delays to public housing & cost rental
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator, Rebecca Moynihan, has called for progress to be made on the delivery of public homes and cost-rental accommodation. Senator Moynihan said: “The targets set out by Rebuilding Ireland have been missed yet again. “There needs to be more intervention in terms of…
Read more »Audit needed into Covid-19 data reporting
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called for an audit how Covid-19 cases are reported and collated. Deputy Kelly said: “There has been much confusion today over the late reporting of Covid-19 figures. “It seems the delayed reporting of 244 legacy…
Read more »Senator Bacik underlines Labour commitment to the Palestinian cause
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Ivana Bacik has marked 15th May (Nakba Day) 2020 by underlining the Labour Party’s ongoing commitment to supporting the cause of the Palestinian people, saying: Senator Bacik said: “The Labour Party has a proud record of defending the human rights of Palestinian people. In the…
Read more »Ó Ríordáin condemns Darndale shooting
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to news of last night’s shooting in Darndale, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said: “I strongly condemn last night’s shooting in Darndale. “While thankfully there has been no loss of life in this instance, it is a stark reminder that…
Read more »Urgent action needed at UHL
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLimerick Labour Councillor Conor Sheehan has called on the Government to provide funding to address the funding shortfall at University Hospital Limerick. Cllr Sheehan said: “There were 42 patients on trolleys at UHL today out of a total of 74 nationally. That is more than…
Read more »Robust inspection regime of workplaces needed
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil on Business statements, and the roadmap to reopen the economy, Labour employment spokesperson Ged Nash TD called for more Health and Safety Agency inspectors. Deputy Nash said: “We will need a very robust inspection regime from the Health and Safety Agency…
Read more »Bacik calls for release of women’s rights activists detained for opposition to Saudi male guardianship system
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has joined others in restating her concern for women’s rights campaigners in Saudi Arabia who have been targeted and imprisoned for their activism. Senator Bacik said: “Saudi Arabia’s so-called male guardianship system, which requires Saudi women to obtain permission from a…
Read more »Publication of HSE letters on testing target show serious failings – Kelly
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication of a series of letters between senior officials in the Department of Health and the HSE regarding governance issues, Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly TD, said the contents show serious failings of governance and accountability, and raises questions about how the Covid-19…
Read more »Govt needs to show urgency on childcare issues
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children, Seán Sherlock TD, has said a plan for the safe reopening of the childcare sector needs to be prioritised following the collapse of the scheme for healthcare workers. For over a week the Labour Party has been calling for an insurance indemnity…
Read more »Solutions on childcare needed now following scheme collapse
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the collapse of the childcare scheme for frontline healthcare workers, Labours Seán Sherlock said: “The collapse of the childcare scheme for healthcare workers shows the shambolic approach of the government and contrasts sharply with the premature comments today from Taoiseach about reopening schools…
Read more »Govt should regularise legal status of undocumented frontline care workers
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Justice, Seán Sherlock TD, has called on the Government to commit to regularising the legal status of undocumented migrant workers who are carrying out essential frontline care services during the Covid crisis. Deputy Sherlock raised the issue with Minister Flanagan in the Dáil this evening….
Read more »Guarantee needed on school profiling
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Education, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, has again called on the Government to take steps to guarantee there will be no school profiling when it comes to grading this year’s revised Leaving Cert. Deputy Ó Ríordáin raised the issue with the Minister for…
Read more »Metrolink project should not be scrapped
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has said long-term transport projects such as MetroLink should not be taken off the table. Deputy Smith said: “It’s important at this time to ensure long-term investment in environmentally sound transport projects such as MetroLink remain on…
Read more »Government inaction is shameful and discriminatory for mothers returning to work
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyMothers returning to their employment are being failed by a loophole in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) said Labour Senator Marie Sherlock. Senator Sherlock said: “It beggars belief that the Government continues to discriminate against women returning to work after their maternity leave in…
Read more »Decision to cut cycle to work scheme for education staff regressive
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator, Rebecca Moynihan, has said the decision by the Department of Education and Skills to close applications for the Cycle to Work scheme for teachers, SNAs, clerical staff and other staff on the Department’s payroll is shortsighted. Senator Moynihan said: “The decision by…
Read more »Construction sector must get return to work protocols absolutely right
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking ahead of the reopening of construction sites, Labour Councillor Alison Gilliland and chair of the Dublin City Council Strategic Policy Committee on Housing, said: “As building sites prepare to open this day week, the construction sector must get its return to work protocols absolutely right otherwise…
Read more »IDA must intervene on National Pen jobs
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour Party SIPTU must be enabled to represent workers at Dundalk plant Labour TD for Louth, Ged Nash has called on the IDA and the Minister for Business to intervene to rescue the 176 jobs at risk in National Pen in Dundalk. Deputy Nash said: “The…
Read more »Statement from the Labour Party
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party received a letter from the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael regarding our response to the Framework Document. Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly said: “I have received a response from the Leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. I will discuss…
Read more »Insurance certainty needed for childcare providers
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyWith the childcare sector scheduled to gradually begin reopening on a phased basis later this summer under Government plans, Labour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Seán Sherlock TD, has called for clarity regarding Covid-19 insurance arrangements for the sector. Deputy Sherlock said: “We saw…
Read more »National Insurance Indemnity on Covid-19 needed to get Ireland working again
Press Archives – Page 53 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Wexford Brendan Howlin has called for a general insurance indemnity against Covid-19 related claims, using the State Claims Agency, to help get Ireland back to work and save jobs. Insurance companies are refusing to provide cover for COVID-19 related claims, and…
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