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Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday in Cork the Labour Party published its climate action plans. Speaking at the launch Brendan Howlin said: “At national and local level Labour is proud to have been to the fore on progressing climate action.  At national level Labour introduced Ireland’s first climate change…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has described the Labour Party’s housing policy as the “most credible of any party”. Labour Youth member and renter Hazel Gavigan said: “Labour’s core policies to support renters make them the obvious choice for me. “A continuation of current policy would mean that…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said the capitation grant for DEIS schools needs to be increased by at least 50%. This comes as a report in the Irish Examiner shows that 25% of pupils in DEIS schools are living in temporary accommodation….

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyFreeze and cap rents – introduce a rent to buy scheme The Labour Party has published our plans to give renters a break and is proposing to re-introduce a rent-to-buy scheme for those seeking to get on the property ladder instead of going back to…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyPeter Casey’s message of division and hate is not welcome in Dublin West says former Tanaiste and Labour Candidate Joan Burton Joan said: “Like any other citizen Peter Casey has every right to put his name on the Dublin West Ballot paper. “Nonetheless many citizens…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will make the grooming, recruitment or direction of children by criminal gangs a specific offence, penalised by lengthy jail sentences. Speaking today Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin said: “Protecting our children is a priority for any country. It is tragically clear that…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Dublin South Central, Councillor Rebecca Moynihan, has welcomed the Dublin City Council decision to throw out the planning application for the Iveagh Markets. Councillor Moynihan said: “I completely welcome the decision of Dublin City Council planning to declare invalid…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour’s general election candidate for Cork South Central, Ciara Kennedy, has warned that plans to increase the State pension age to 67 next year will also drive up house prices. Ciara said: “There are many risks in an increased pension age, and one that hasn’t…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour General Election candidate for Louth, Senator Ged Nash has said claims made by the Garda Representative Association that Gardai were waiting hours for armed back up in Drogheda last week must be urgently addressed by the Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner. Senator…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Tipperary, Alan Kelly TD, has said that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission must come before the Public Accounts Committee in the next Dáil. Deputy Kelly said: “The current crisis in sourcing insurance for various hospitality services, meat industry…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has today launched plans to tackle gender inequality in the workplace. “Women at Work” focuses on some of the key issues impacting women such as the Gender Pay Gap, childcare crisis and a lack of employment flexibility. Labour Director of Elections, Senator…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has welcomed Labour leader, Brendan Howlin’s calls for the establishment of an Electoral Commission to among other things, devise a strategy to lower the voting age. Speaking on Howlin’s comments, Labour Youth activist, Jack Nolan said” I am 17 years old and have…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyAn expensive advertisement on the front page of today’s Sunday Business Post promoting the February 1st rise in the National Minimum Wage is nothing more than a glorified election ad from FG, paid for by taxpayers.  Senator Ged Nash said: “Minister Regina Doherty needs to…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyA strategy for Votes at 16 and organising election debates among key tasks Labour Leader Brendan Howlin today urged voters to ensure they are registered and to make their voice heard in the General Election, while outlining the role we want the long delayed Electoral…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyTomorrow, Sunday 19th January, Brendan Howlin and Alan Kelly will join members of Labour Youth to urge voters to ensure they are registered to vote and publish our proposals for electoral reform.  They will be available to speak to the media at 10.30am outside the…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senators Ged Nash and Aódhan Ó Riordáin have welcomed the campaign u-turn from Fine Gael on Mulvey-style commissions in Drogheda today. They said: “Today in Drogheda the Taoiseach said after the election he would like to pick six or seven locations where a Mulvey…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has today launched a plan on Getting Ireland moving, which aims to cut congestion, promote regional jobs and create liveable communities. Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD said: “The Labour is the party of work. Reforming how people work and making it…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has confirmed that Cllr Juliet O’Connell will run for the party in Dun Laoghaire in the upcoming General Election. Juliet is a first-time General Election candidate who reclaimed a council seat for Labour in the Dun Laoghaire ward in local elections in…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to revelations that interest rates under the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme have risen, Labour Limerick TD and spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD said: “I am appalled that the Government has authorised an increase in the lending rate under the Rebuilding Ireland Home…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyBrendan Howlin, Leader of the Labour Party, has said that Fine Gael is claiming credit for creating new jobs even though Brexit will cause a slow down in job growth as well as loss of jobs in certain sectors of the economy, and that the…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour candidate for Dublin North-West, Andrew Montague has called for more investment in needed for crime prevention programmes. Mr Montague said: “Drug dealing, violent crime, burglary and antisocial behaviour are devastating many communities across Ireland. In most cases a small number of offenders cause most…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Dublin Bay-North, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that there needs to be a Mulvey-style commission to tackle serious crime on the Northside of Dublin. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Since the beginning of summer 2019, there has been five shootings…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has selected Cllr Annie Hoey to run as its candidate for the General Election in Meath East. Ms. Hoey was elected to Meath County Council in 2019 and is a former president of the Union of Students of Ireland. Cllr Hoey said:…

Press Archives – Page 62 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson and General Election candidate for Tipperary, Alan Kelly, has received the endorsements of two prominent health campaigners, Vicky Phelan and John Wall. Deputy Kelly said: “I am obviously delighted to receive the backing of two inspirational people like Vicky Phelan and…