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Budget fails Social Welfare Recipients and those on Low Incomes
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Employment Affairs and Social Protection Senator Ged Nash has blasted the Government and Fianna Fáil for failing in Budget 2020 to support those on low and fixed incomes. No increase to weekly social welfare rates No mention of the Minimum Wage in…
Read more »Labour not supporting O’Devaney proposal
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Dublin City Councillor and chair of Dublin City Council Housing SPC, Alison Gilliland has said that Labour will not support the O’Devaney Gardens proposal at this evening’s DCC meeting. Cllr Gilliland outlined: “Having given careful consideration to the report and associated documentation the…
Read more »FG threat to delay minimum wage hike a kick in the teeth for low paid workers
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to reports that the planned National Minimum Wage increase to €10.10 is to be deferred to March, Labour Party Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Ged Nash, has accused Fine Gael of giving those on low incomes a gratuitous kick in the teeth ahead of…
Read more »Taoiseach is out of touch says Howlin
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the speech by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the Fine Gael presidential dinner, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, said that the Taoiseach had shown himself to be out of touch with the how the failures of Fine Gael policy were affecting people’s…
Read more »Budget 2020 must deliver for teachers
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyOn World Teachers’ Day, Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said Budget 2020 must deliver measures for teaching staff. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “I want to wish all Irish teachers a happy World Teachers’ Day. Teachers right across Ireland do wonderful work inspiring…
Read more »Full employment has not been achieved by Fine Gael
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in advance of Budget 2020, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, noted that unemployment is over 6% in four regions, including over 8% in the South East, and called for more government action to foster job growth, especially outside the main urban…
Read more »No deal Brexit will lead to M1 traffic chaos
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in reaction to the likely effect of a no deal Brexit on Dublin, the Labour Party’s Dáil by-election candidate for Dublin Fingal, Cllr Duncan Smith, spoke about the potential for gridlock on the M1. Cllr Smith said: “With less than four weeks to go until a…
Read more »Rainy day fund clearly not working
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to a report that Paschal Donohoe will not transfer a planned €500 million to the so-called Rainy Day Fund, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, said that the fund is clearly not working. Brendan said: “Labour was critical of the so-called…
Read more »Free education and equality at heart of Labour’s costed Education proposals
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party spokesperson for Education, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said that Labour’s Alternative Education budget will tackle back to school costs for families and support those who educate our young people. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Year on year, the cost of sending children back…
Read more »Dublin City Council Must Act to Preserve Moore Street Market
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyReports that traders in Moore Street have written to Dublin City Council stating that they are prepared to relinquish their casual trading licenses on the street are deeply disturbing said Joe Costello, Labour Councillor for the North Inner City. Costello said: “Moore Street in the…
Read more »John Maher selected as Labour’s By-Election candidate for Cork North Central
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has selected Cllr John Maher as it’s By-Election candidate for Cork North Central. Speaking at the event in Cork last night, Cllr Maher said he would be focusing on the key issues of housing, transport, childcare and mental health. “It’s an honour…
Read more »We can build an Equal Society in Budget 2020
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking at the launch of the Labour Party’s Alternative Budget for 2020, Finance and Public Expenditure spokesperson Joan Burton TD said: “Our economy is in much better shape now than it was ten years ago and the tax returns yesterday confirm that. But this Government…
Read more »Labour unveils Alternative Budget transport plans
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party would cut public transport fares by ten per cent, cap Leap fares outside Dublin, and expand the City Bike scheme. These are just some of the measures unveiled in the party’s Alternative Budget 2020, today. Labour Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys said:…
Read more »Job protection should be central to Govt Brexit response
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party leader Brendan Howlin T.D, has said that jobs and the economy must be protected in the event of a hard Brexit. The party launched its Alternative Budget for 2020 this week, with job protection in light of a no- deal Brexit, a central…
Read more »Budget must deliver more affordable childcare
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party recognises there is a crisis in the childcare sector and has placed increased supports for parents and workers at the heart of its Alternative Budget for 2020. Unveiling the measures today, Labour by-election candidate for Dublin Fingal, Cllr Duncan Smith commented: “Working…
Read more »Labour would deliver a low carbon economy
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party has always been committed to combatting climate change, while at the same time making sure no one is left behind in the transition to a low carbon economy. Speaking as the party launches its Alternative Budget for 2020, Labour Climate Change spokesperson,…
Read more »Labour unveils ambitious plans to tackle housing crisis
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party recognises that the housing and homelessness crisis is one of the biggest issues facing this generation. In it’s Alternative Budget for 2020, the party has put forward a fully costed plan to tackle this crisis by implementing one of the biggest affordable…
Read more »Why is Dept of Justice treating people of Tipp with such disrespect?
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly has accused ministers in the Department of Justice of treating people of Tipperary and their Gardaí with disrespect. Deputy Kelly said: “Following the decision of the Garda Commissioner to relocate the Tipperary Garda Divisional Headquarters to Ennis, I…
Read more »Urgent response needed from Harris to tackle Limerick Hospital crisis
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TDs for the Mid-West region, Jan O’Sullivan and Alan Kelly have called for urgent and emergency measures to deal with the over-crowding crisis in University Hospital Limerick. Deputy Kelly, the Labour Party Health spokesperson said: “Trolley numbers in University Hospital Limerick have hit an…
Read more »Department must clarify statement on Oughterard
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Tipperary, Alan Kelly TD has called on the Department of Justice to clarify their language in their statement on Oughterard. Deputy Kelly said: “The statement released by the Department of Justice on Oughterard is absolutely bizarre and the language used is…
Read more »People in Fingal need change from failed ideas of FG and FF
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking at the selection convention for Cllr Duncan Smith, running as Labour’s candidate in Dublin Fingal in the upcoming by-election, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, spoke about the need for decisive change away from the failed ideas of Fine Gael and…
Read more »Duncan Smith to be Labour Candidate in Fingal By-Election
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will tonight hold its first convention for the four by-elections, selecting Councillor Duncan Smith as the candidate for Dublin Fingal. Speaking ahead of the convention, Councillor Smith said: “I am very excited to fly the Labour Party flag in the upcoming by…
Read more »Humphreys calls for more supports for breastfeeding mothers
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking as the HSE launches National Breastfeeding Week, Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys has called for more supports for women who breastfeed. Senator Humphreys, who raised the issue in the Seanad today, commented: “While I welcome the launch of National Breastfeeding Week, it is worth noting…
Read more »Trolley Watch figures cause of concern for patients and staff
Press Archives – Page 71 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the INMO trolley watch figures which show 610 patients on trolleys today, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Minister for Health to publish his winter plan for our health services. Deputy Kelly said: “It comes as no surprise…
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