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Clear guidance needed on mask use in weeks ahead
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD has said following the publication of the roadmap out of pandemic restrictions, that it is now time the Government gave us clear guidance on what rules on masks will be required for the general public when…
Read more »New small business supports must see cash get to viable businesses urgently
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour Party Conditions on decent work must be attached to State cash injections Labour Deputy Ged Nash, responding to the government’s announcement of new supports for the SME sector said: “The new liquidity support measures for the SME sector announced today sees a reheating and repackaging…
Read more »Any supports for restaurants must be matched with pro-worker conditions says Labour Cllr
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour Party Temple Bar councillor says pro-worker conditions must be placed on financial supports for the restaurant industry Responding to the nine point plan proposed this week to support restaurants by the RAI, Labour Party Councillor Kevin Donoghue, who represents Dublin’s South-East Inner-City ward said any…
Read more »Roadmap welcome but further clarity needed
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting the the latest announcement by an Taoiseach on Covid-19 restrictions, Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly TD said: “I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach has made the announcement this evening that our people will be allowed to exercise now within 5km of their homes….
Read more »Clarity needed on LC practicals and project work
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D, has called on the Government to provide clarity regarding the status of practicals and project work in this year’s Leaving Cert. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “A lot of schools and students were expecting clarity on the status of the…
Read more »Bacik calls for protection of freelance workers’ rights on May Day
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyTo mark May Day, Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for greater recognition of the rights of vulnerable freelance workers. Senator Bacik said: “Today marks the international day for the recognition of workers’ rights. Yet around the world as we face the challenges presented by…
Read more »Government intervention needed to protect aviation sector
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has called on airline companies such as Aer Lingus to do everything they can to retain jobs and urgent Government intervention. Deputy Smith said: “The news today that Aer Lingus are in talks with unions to cut…
Read more »Bank Interest rates and insurance cover are major concerns
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in the Dáil today Labour TD for Wexford, Brendan Howlin raised a number of issues with the Minister for Business including: That business supports must be linked to engagement with the industrial relations machinery of the State The very high interest rate being charged…
Read more »Clarity finally given to Junior Cert students
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the revised arrangements for this year’s Junior Cert exam announced by the Minister for Education today, Labour Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D, said: “I welcome the clarity that today’s announcement finally gives to Junior Cert students regarding this year’s exam. “It is…
Read more »Emergency measures needed to combat domestic abuse during Covid-19 emergency
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyWith alarming reports this week about increased levels of violence against women and children in the home, Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to do more to protect victims of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 emergency. Senator Bacik said: “Although spending weeks…
Read more »All efforts must be made to salvage Debenhams operation in Ireland
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour Party Key questions for Debenham’s owners, leaseholders and liquidators to answer Loss of any of 955 jobs will be devastating for the Debenhams workers Tomorrow Thursday April 30th, the liquidators of Debenhams Retail Ireland Limited are due to go to the High Court to apply…
Read more »Government should consider free flu vaccines as part of winter planning
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader and Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Government to provide the winter flu vaccine for free to all citizens this year. Deputy Kelly said: “The IMO are rightly calling on the Government to start planning for the winter flu…
Read more »Government must outline position on face-masks
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has called on the Government and NPHET to outline their position on the public wearing of face-masks. Deputy Smith said: “Over the last few weeks, as other countries seek to ease their Covid-19 restriction measures, we have…
Read more »Minister must clarify status of Back to Education Allowance for vulnerable students
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator, Rebecca Moynihan, has called on the Minister for Education to give clarity on the status of the Back to Education Allowance for the next academic year. Senator Moynihan said: “This week the Minister for Higher Education highlighted a suite of measures aimed…
Read more »No exceptions should be made on travel restrictions
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour writes to Minister Harris to have public health regulations applied to all visitors to the State Louth Labour TD Ged Nash has written to the Health Minister Simon Harris urging him to introduce a regulation under the exceptional powers provided to him by the…
Read more »Minister should veto re-appointment of AIB non-executive directors over tracker mortgage scandal
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour Party• Minister for Finance should veto the appointment of Non-Executive Directors of bank, who appear to have never questioned the handling of the tracker mortgage scandal • Government must use its influence as major shareholder to pass on lower ECB interest rates to both personal and business…
Read more »Special road permits needed for health workers
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, has reiterated his call for healthcare workers to receive priority treatment on our roads. Deputy Smith said: “When the Gardaí initially launched Operation Fanacht, I called on the Government to provide special permits for healthcare workers so they wouldn’t…
Read more »Clarity needed on Junior Cert
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Government to give clarity on Junior Certificate exams. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “According to media reports today, the Department of Education is set to announce next week that the proposed delay of the Junior…
Read more »Changes to Wage Subsidy Scheme a welcome relief
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour Party administrative changes to wage subsidy scheme will come as a relief to hundreds of companies Deputy Ged Nash said: “Since the 3rd April, I have been lobbying the Minister for Finance to make a minor administrative change to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme to…
Read more »Ó Ríordáin repeats call to waive Leaving Cert exam fee this year
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Education, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D, has said that extending the deadline for payment of the Leaving Cert exam fee this year doesn’t go far enough, and should be waived in light of the Covid 19 crisis. Deputy Ó Ríordáin raised the issue…
Read more »Minister must address Maternity Leave anomalies in TWSS
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith TD, has echoed the calls of ICTU, NWCI and SIPTU, asking the Minister for Finance to address anomalies that exist in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme that impact on women returning from maternity leave. Deputy Smith said: “As…
Read more »Survey shows shameful disregard for health and safety of frontline workers
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour Party Nash reiterates calls for urgent establishment of body to regulate and enforce social distancing in the workplace in response to survey of retail workers Labour TD Ged Nash has said the results of a Mandate Trade Union survey of frontline retail workers should reinforce…
Read more »Swift rollout needed of planned measures to address Digital Divide
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to news that the Government is to allocate funds to address the digital divide among students during the Covid crisis, Labour spokesperson on Education, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D, said: “It is welcome that the Government finally appears to be recognising that there is a…
Read more »Workers’ Rights need to be upheld at this time
Press Archives – Page 55 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has said that the Government need to communicate clearly with businesses and workers their plans to open back up sectors of the economy. Deputy Smith said: “The projections published by the Department of Finance today in the…
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