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Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the Waterford IT study finding that workers in the South East typically earn half the national average, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, said that the Project Ireland 2040 plan needs to be re-written to increase investment and economic opportunities…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said trolley numbers for the month of July have been completely unacceptable and are a sign of things to come for the bleak winter months in our health service. This comes as the INMO have confirmed that…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to revelations indicating that both the ECB and two former Governors have expressed concerns about the new Central Bank Governor, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, has repeated his call for a further examination of the appointment of Mr Gabriel Makhlouf….

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan has warned developers of planned co-living units that the Labour Party would seek the implementation of a super tax on co-living developments that have already been built and would change the law to stop future developments. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “A…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyCostello to host public meeting on sale of Church lands in Drumcondra and the potential for developing heritage and environmental trails. Cllr Joe Costello, Labour’s Spokesperson on Urban Regeneration,  is holding a public meeting in the Croke Park Hotel at 8pm on Wednesday 31 July…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyJohnson’s desired changes to the withdrawal agreement are not possible: it is time for the Government to escalate no deal preparations Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, said it is clear that the new UK Prime Minister’s hard line attitude is intended to push the…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly has said it is unacceptable that a cap on sufficient funding for home help supports and the Fair Deal scheme means older people are bearing the brunt of Government cutbacks. Deputy Kelly said: “Cutbacks in front line funding for home…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the HSE must take heed of warnings from hospital consultants on safe staffing at the National Children’s Hospital. Deputy Kelly said: “The warnings from paediatric consultants about safe staffing for the urgent care centre at Connolly Hospital…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly, has called on Fine Gael to take political ownership of ensuring a drug injecting centre is delivered. Deputy Kelly said: “It is disappointing that planning permission has been denied for a drug injecting centre in Dublin. “Fine Gael and…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to comments by the hard line UK Conservative European Research Group MPs, who have threatened to block any revival of the withdrawal agreement negotiated by Theresa May even without the Irish backstop, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said the rejection of planning permission for a drug injecting centre is devastating. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The news today that planning permission has been rejected for an injecting centre is a huge let down for everyone who…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Dublin City Councillor Joe Costello has welcomed the decision by the OPW to reinstate visitor books and said: “The decision by the OPW to reinstate Visitor Books to heritage sites is most welcome.  But why did the OPW not consult with the Data Protection…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan has welcomed plans to retrofit local authority homes across the country but has said more has to be done to reduce fuel poverty. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “This announcement by the Minister for Housing will allow local authorities from across…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Children & Youth Affairs spokesperson Seán Sherlock has called for urgent action by the Minister, and Tusla, to address the shocking revelations on RTE Investigates last night, and said it shows we need to look at a new approach to childcare in Ireland. Deputy…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyDuncan Smith, Labour Councillor for Swords, has stated that the new proposed day hospital planned for Swords will be a private hospital and will not assist in tackling the long waiting lists for much needed operations. Councillor Smith said: “This announcement is being flagged by…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Longford-Westmeath, Willie Penrose has called on Bord Na Móna and the Government to ensure workers affected by plant closures are treated with respect and for it to engage with unions, and change its approach to the recent layoffs, and he said that…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Housing spokesperson and TD for Limerick City, Jan O’Sullivan TD has called on Minister Eoghan Murphy to extend free travel to homeless families outside of Dublin. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “While it is welcome that free travel has been extended to homeless families in…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the announcement that Boris Johnson MP has been elected as leader of the Conservative party and presumptive UK Prime Minister, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, called on the Taoiseach to hold firm in the face of pressure to diminish…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Justice spokesperson Seán Sherlock has called on the Minister for Justice to confirm without delay that he will appeal the High Court ruling on citizenship, and provide clarification on the impact it will have on future applications, and what impact if any it will…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has criticised the Fianna Fáil Leader’s position on student loans. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “After over three years of humming and hawing, the leader of Fianna Fáil has said his Party would consider implementing student loans if in…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the announcement of new HSE regional structures, Labour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly asked why was this announcement delayed until the Dáil was in recess, expressed surprise at the Minister promoting these Slaintecare reforms as his idea, and questioned why it has taken so…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Justice spokesperson Seán Sherlock has called on the Minister to swiftly address the impact of a High Court ruling today on citizenship by appealing it, and providing clarification on the impact on future applications, and certainty for the thousands of people who have been…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Kevin Humphreys has welcomed the decision by the Minister for Culture and Hertigate not to implement extended hedge cutting periods allowed for under the Heritage Act (2018) but has criticised Minster Madigan for progressing the legislation in the first place. He has described…

Press Archives – Page 75 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Councillor for Kimmage Rathmines in Dublin City Council has outlined the lack of accountability and action from Waterways Ireland in responding to plastic pollution on the Grand Canal where small beads of polystyrene have been floating in the water from Sally’s Bridge at Clogher…