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Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Employment and Social Protection, Ged Nash T.D, has said it’s important that retail workers at the coalface of ‘panic buying’ in shops and supermarkets are protected in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak and are treated with respect. Deputy Nash said: “While…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called for social media companies to step up their game in tackling misinformation on Covid-19. Deputy Kelly said: “With Covid-19 now being defined as a global pandemic and Governments around the world taking serious measures to tackle…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has urged the Government to act swiftly to clarify arrangements for practical and oral Leaving Cert exams in light of the Covid-19 public health crisis. The Dublin Bay North TD also called for an early decision on the…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Seán Sherlock has called for the Department and providers to quickly provide certainty for workers in the childcare sector on their wages over the coming weeks, after the closure of crèches. Deputy Sherlock said: “Most childcare providers are…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Fingal, Duncan Smith has called for discretionary powers to be returned to social welfare officers in light of Covid-19. Deputy Smith said: “It is essential now that discretionary powers are returned to social welfare officers similar to that of Community Welfare…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has urged the public to heed the measures announced by government today regarding the curtailment of public engagement from 6p.m. this evening  and said that that proper adherence to them will save lives that would otherwise be lost. He…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe skillset of workers in the Irish Aid community who may have worked on contact tracing as part of their response to previous epidemics like Ebola should be tapped for the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland said Labour TD for Cork East, and…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyAs a result of the developing Covid-19 situation, the Labour Party has decided to cancel the remaining two Party Leadership contest hustings that were to be held this Thursday 12th March in Galway, and on Saturday 21st March in Dublin. The Party will examine the…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyA legal right to be represented by a trade union would help tackle low pay and free-up public money to invest in high-quality housing, health, education and childcare, according to Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. He was speaking today (Wednesday) at the launch of a…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour Party Implement Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act 2007 that deals with a ‘state of emergency affecting supply of a product’. Also seek to implement Section 62 “Power to fix maximum prices during state of emergency” Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeech by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin to Labour Party Leadership Hustings, Mullingar, Monday 9th March 2020 When I joined the Labour Party as a young teacher, I was teaching ten-year-old girls in Sheriff Street, in inner-city Dublin. I quickly saw how they were missing out on…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, has said that Coronavirus planning must not lead to the diluting of workers’ rights. Deputy Smith said: “The HSE should not be using the Coronavirus as an excuse to undermine the rights of healthcare workers. “I trust…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyDublin Bay North TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said he will fast-track legislation to compel employers to reveal details their organisation’s gender pay gap if he is elected as Labour Party leader next month. Speaking on International Women’s Day (Sunday 8th March), the Labour leadership…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has welcomed news that the HSE recruitment ban has been lifted for nurses and midwives but has called for clarity on the status of the ban for other healthcare professionals. Deputy Kelly said: “I very much welcome the…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has set out plans to increase the National Minimum Wage next year to €11.25 (up from €10.10) and formally link the rate to two-thirds of median hourly earnings. These are some of the proposals laid out in the party’s submission to the…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeech by Alan Kelly to Labour Party Leadership Hustings, Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Thursday 6th March 2020 Sinn Fein in opposition makes the challenge harder Party must campaign for ‘workers who worry’ Kelly has track record as Health spokesperson of leading national conversation Dear Friends…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on World Book Day, Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin today called for the establishment of a single State agency to tackle Ireland’s literacy problem. The Dublin Bay North TD said almost 18% of Irish adults were ‘functionally illiterate,’ which means they can’t read…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin: For Labour’s Future – NEWS RELEASE EMBARGO: Not for publication/broadcast before 00.01 am Thursday 5th March 2020 Labour should only back a return to a structured social dialogue in Ireland if it begins by tackling low pay and insecure work, according to…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Duncan Smith has said today’s Tasc report on Household Debt in Ireland highlights the financial burden faced by many within the private rental sector. Deputy Smith said: “This report highlights how many renters are struggling to pay for the basics, such as heating…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour Party Party has failed to seize key moments and opportunities recently Rebuild has to be based on constructive honesty with members Being relevant is the starting point to growth We need to align our policies and our presentations with our instincts We must campaign for…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, will this week bring emergency legislation before the Dáil to deal with immediate issues around the Coronavirus. Deputy Kelly said: “I have asked the Labour Party’s legal team to draft legislation protecting workers who may be impacted by…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Tipperary, Alan Kelly, has released legal advice he received as Minister for Housing on the constitutionality of a rent freeze. Deputy Kelly said: “A nationwide rent freeze is entirely constitutional. There is no doubt about this legally. It can be done…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD today (Monday) called on the media and others to respect the privacy of the person who has tested positive for the Covid19 Coronavirus. He said it was important that the individual and their family were fully supported by…

Press Archives – Page 59 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the publication of the Terms and Conditions for the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme auction, Labour TD Seán Sherlock said: “Communities across the country have a vital role to play in addressing climate change and should be active participants in our bid to…