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Howlin calls for national social dialogue for regional jobs growth and quality public services
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to IBEC’s call for social dialogue and a new Commission on Taxation, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, called for social dialogue to include a pathway towards universal healthcare and affordable housing. Deputy Howlin said: “Labour has been calling for a…
Read more »Latest shooting shows need for Northside crime task force
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Bay North, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has once again called for a Northside crime task force. This comes as a shooting took place in Kilmore, Dublin 5 late last night. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “The news of another shooting on the…
Read more »Drug addiction is a health issue, not a legal matter
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin today (Wednesday) called for drug addiction to be treated as a health issue, not a legal matter. Attending the Drugs Decriminalisation Conference at Dunboyne Castle Hotel, County Meath, Deputy Ó Ríordáin called for more Garda resources to stamp out serious…
Read more »State needs to respond to concerns of medical profession on Covid-19
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the HSE to outline how exactly they plan to deal with capacity issues in light of stark warnings from Irish doctors and consultants of a Covid-19 threat. Deputy Kelly said: “It is extremely worrying to…
Read more »Changes to SNA allocation must be postponed
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has called on the Department of Education and Skills to postpone reforms to SNA supports. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “I fully agree with AsIAm’s assessment of the new SNA allocation system. “This new proposed system needs to be…
Read more »Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: For Labour’s Future
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyAodhán Ó Ríordáin places workplace rights at heart of ‘bold policy agenda’ Aodhán Ó Ríordán today (Friday) said his leadership of the Labour Party would place workers’ rights at the centre of a bold policy agenda, which would include establishing a legal right to be…
Read more »Next Government must restore Section 39 workers’ pay
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly has said it is beyond time for Section 39 workers to have their pay restored. This comes as thousands of workers in Section 39 organisations are taking industrial action today. Deputy Kelly said: “The Labour Party is fully behind…
Read more »All Party Committee on Future of Childcare Needed
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Cork East Seán Sherlock, speaking on the first sitting day of the 33rd Dáil has called for the establishment of an all party committee on the future of childcare and the early years sector. Deputy Sherlock said: “Today the new Dáil met,…
Read more »Kelly to stand for Labour Leadership
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour Party Tipp TD nominated by Deputies Duncan Smith & Seán Sherlock Jan O’Sullivan appointed Director of Elections & endorsed by former TD Willie Penrose Getting a just return for workers & redressing economic imbalances the core tenets of Labour with Alan Kelly as leader Alan…
Read more »Statement from Ged Nash on Labour leadership contest
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour Party“I want to thank those Parliamentary Labour Party colleagues who have encouraged me to run for the position of Leader of the Labour Party. “I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Party members and supporters across the country who have been in contact…
Read more »Pension Provision for CE Supervisors is Government’s Duty
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyGed Nash, Labour TD for Louth, spoke out in support of Community Employment Supervisors who are on strike today. Deputy Nash said: “Labour supports the strike action by CE supervisors today. While we regret that the closure of hundreds of projects around the country will…
Read more »Brendan Howlin announces his intention to stand down as leader of The Labour Party
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking to his colleagues in the Parliamentary Labour Party this afternoon (12th February), Brendan Howlin informed them of his intention to stand down as leader once the process to elect a successor has been completed. Deputy Howlin has asked the Labour Party General Secretary to…
Read more »Trolley figures forgotten crisis of GE2020 campaign
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn the wake of this morning’s INMO Trolley Watch figures, Labour Party health spokesperson and General Election candidate for Tipperary, Alan Kelly TD has declared the crisis in our health system the forgotten issue of this election campaign. Deputy Kelly said: “Less than 24 hours…
Read more »Colleges using accommodation crisis to make a quick buck
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that proposed 12% rent hikes for student accommodation in UCD are unacceptable. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Third-level institutions across the country are using the housing crisis as a way to make a quick buck. “The housing…
Read more »Blueprint to develop Dublin as a sustainable city for living and working
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, and Cllr Joe Costello, Labour Party Spokesperson on Urban Regeneration launched proposals to develop Dublin as a Sustainable City for Working and Living to address the issues of environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social cohesion. Joe Costello said that…
Read more »Clear and decisive action needed on Tipperary polling date
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Tipperary, Alan Kelly TD, has said that Minister Eoghan Murphy needs to take immediate decisive action on whether the election will take place in Tipperary this weekend. Deputy Kelly said: “Firstly, I want to offer my condolences again to…
Read more »We will solve Waterford’s Housing Crisis – John Pratt
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has unveiled its fully costed plans to solve the housing crisis and eradicate homelessness. Speaking about the party’s proposals, Labour General Election candidate for Waterford, Cllr John Pratt said: “We in the Labour Party are single-minded in our resolve and determination to…
Read more »Smith demands a new deal for Childcare
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Dáil candidate for Dublin Fingal, Cllr Duncan Smith, has said he stands by childcare workers who are protesting in Dublin today over pay and conditions. Cllr Smith said: “Early years educators provide an important and professional service but their pay does not reflect that….
Read more »Childcare workers should be valued
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Seán Sherlock TD., has said today’s protest by childcare workers again highlights the need to reform the childcare system. Deputy Sherlock said: “There is a general consensus in this country of the need to provide a high-quality and…
Read more »Cancer screening programmes need additional investment
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyOn World Cancer Day, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the next Government must put a renewed focus on cancer prevention an making life easier for those who are living through a cancer diagnosis. Deputy Kelly said: “On World Cancer Day, we…
Read more »New Govt must level playing field for teachers
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Dublin Bay North and Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has come out in full support of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) strike today against the discriminatory two-tier pay system. Senator Ó Ríordáin said:“It is shameful that teachers…
Read more »Statement by Alan Kelly TD on death of Marese Skehan
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyCommenting on the untimely death of Tipperary General candidate, Marese Skehan, Alan Kelly TD said: “Firstly I wish to offer my deepest sympathies to Marese’s family and all who knew her. “The news of Marese’s death has been a huge shock to the people of…
Read more »Kildare rents are unsustainable says Stagg
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has today unveiled its fully costed plans to solve the housing crisis and eradicate homelessness. Speaking about the party’s proposals, Labour General Election candidate for Kildare North, Emmet Stagg said: “We in the Labour Party are single-minded in our resolve and determination…
Read more »We’ll build homes
Press Archives – Page 60 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has today unveiled its fully costed plans to solve the housing crisis and eradicate homelessness. Speaking at the launch of the party’s proposals, Limerick TD and the Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan TD., said: “We in the Labour Party are single-minded in our…
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