Type: Press
Pandemic payment must be paid to all health staff
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour’s health spokesperson Duncan Smith has today (Wednesday, 16th March) written to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to demand his immediate intervention to resolve a potential dispute between health care workers, union representatives and health service employers. Deputy Smith said: “What was a good…
Read more »Government housing strategy continues to lock people out of home ownership
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan has called on government to deliver more affordable cost rental properties for people squeezed by the housing market. With residential property prices growing by 14.8% in the year to January, Senator Moynihan said the lack of urgency from the Minister…
Read more »Illegal adoption report recommendations must be implemented
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking following the publication of a report of the Ombudsman for Children, Dr. Conor O’Mahony, on illegal adoption in Ireland, Labour Spokesperson for Children Ivana Bacik TD has called on the Government to implement its recommendations quickly. Deputy Bacik said: “The publication of today’s report…
Read more »Questions must be answered about DEIS school funding
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Minister to outline the specific rationale used for the DEIS school funding announced by the Department yesterday. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “At a briefing for Education spokespeople yesterday, a considerable amount of time was spent…
Read more »Outdated sexist language must be removed from the Constitution says Bacik
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Equality and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality, Ivana Bacik has today (Thursday, 10th March) said that outdated and sexist language concerning women in the Constitution must be removed by referendum. Speaking following a meeting of the Gender Equality Committee…
Read more »Government must work with workers to deliver solutions to hospital overcrowding
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing a discussion today (Wednesday, 9th March) at the Joint Oireachtas Health Committee on hospital overcrowding, Labour Senator and Health Committee member Annie Hoey said real investment is needed in healthcare workers. Senator Hoey said: “The government has failed workers in the health service for…
Read more »Dáil to debate Labour Party motion on right to flexible work
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyDáil Éireann will tomorrow (March 9th) debate a Labour Party motion on the right to flexible work. In response to the government’s bill which would effectively give employers the right to refuse requests from employees, the Labour Party want to make flexible work the default…
Read more »Eviction notice figures are deeply worrying
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said government must urgently implement Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill to end the practice of landlords evicting tenants when selling properties. Responding to figures released by the Rental Tenancies Board, Senator Moynihan said renters in the private market need much better…
Read more »Stronger sanctions on Russia needed
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Brendan Howlin T.D. said: “The unlawful and wholly unwarranted invasion of a sovereign nation by the forces of the Russian Federation demand an unprecedented international response. “The sanctions set out to date do not go far enough. Ireland should publicly call…
Read more »Poll shows overwhelming support for right to flexible work
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour Party • Results of Ireland Thinks poll shows 71% believe in right to flexible work • 81% of women want the right to flexible work • 81% of young people call for the right to flexible work At a roundtable meeting of stakeholder groups, including…
Read more »Subsidy to privately run remote work hubs must not be dressed up as support for workers
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour Party• Govt on backfoot with biggest workplace advancement • Workers must be given priority in any govt intervention Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock has this morning expressed concern about government’s proposed air miles subsidy. In advance of publishing employee-first flexible work legislation this week, Senator…
Read more »Labour loses confidence in Government to deliver Citizens’ Assembly on drugs
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin Bay North Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has today (Monday, 21st February) sharply criticised the Government for refusing to commit to a Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs until at least next year. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “Less than two short weeks ago (Wednesday, 9th…
Read more »Remote learning must be a permanent feature of higher and further education
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator, and Further and Higher Education spokesperson, Annie Hoey, has today (Friday, 18th February) said Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris must ensure that the successes and gains of remote learning are bedded down post pandemic. Speaking in the Seanad this week,…
Read more »Unsustainable transport costs must be addressed
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour Party• 20% reduction in transport fares already wiped out by cost increases Labour Senator Mark Wall has today (Friday, 18th February) demanded clarity from the government regarding the 20% reduction in transport fares and its actual effectiveness. Senator Wall said: “We welcomed the announcement from…
Read more »Nash welcomes Government adoption of Labour’s Lobbying Bill
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour’s Public Expenditure & Reform spokesperson Ged Nash has today welcomed the effective adoption of the Labour Party’s Post-Term Regulation of Lobbying Bill, 2020 by the government. Deputy Nash said: “Last June, members of Dáil Éireann debated a Labour Party Bill that would make a…
Read more »Labour launch bill to end single-gender school admissions within 10-15 years
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has today published a bill to end single-gender school admission policies. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said the time has come to bring Ireland’s education system more in line with international norms. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The fact that so many…
Read more »Extraordinary questions must be answers by Minister Donnelly urgently
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour’s health spokesperson Duncan Smith has today (Sunday, 13th February) written to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to demand answers to extraordinary questions of governance, recruitment and accountability raised by a leaked audio recording of a Department of Health meeting. Deputy Smith said: “The…
Read more »Labour supports ICTU demand for inflation proofed pay increases
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson for Finance, Ged Nash has today (Friday, 11th February) supported calls from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) for its affiliates to campaign for inflation proofed pay increases to deal with the cost of living crisis. Deputy Nash said: “The pressure…
Read more »Labour welcome announcement of Sports Capital Grant
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyTime to look at community sports grounds Labour sport spokesperson Mark Wall has welcomed the announcement of the Sports Capital grant announced by government today. Senator Wall said: “It’s been a challenging few years for clubs and sporting organisations across the country, but the confirmation…
Read more »Government plan doesn’t fail to dissapoint
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour Party• Ireland needs a pay rise to avoid catastrophic fall in living standards • Mini budget needed to insulate households as inflation set to rise by 5% in 2022 • Promised Budget pledges on GP care & transport cynically wrapped up in cost-of-living bow Labour…
Read more »Time has come for a ban on gambling ads
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on sport Mark Wall said the research published by the Health Research Board needs to be a wakeup call for government to stop their tokenistic responses and take meaningful action to protect those at risk of gambling addiction. Senator Wall said: “The research…
Read more »Delivery of Defence Commission report will determine its success
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour Party• Issues with pay, allowances, retention and recruitment must be addressed to deliver on Defence objectives. • Housing accommodation and healthcare key concerns for personnel as part of the overall package of supports. Labour Party spokesperson on Defence, Senator Mark Wall, has welcomed the long…
Read more »Urgent Need for Labour’s Childcare Proposals
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour Party• SIPTU report showcases future threat to childcare due to disrespect shown to workers Speaking following the launch of research by SIPTU’s Big Start campaign today, Labour spokesperson for children Ivana Bacik TD has said the time is now for the introduction of a public…
Read more »Labour LGBT Statement regarding the death of Eoin Collins
Press Archives – Page 6 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour LGBT, the Irish Labour Party Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans group are paying tribute to Eoin Collins who died on Tuesday 1st February 2022. Speaking about Eoin Collins, Labour LGBT Co Chairs James Joy and Catherine Arnold said “Eoin Collins was an enormous influence…
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