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Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in advance of the local and European elections, Brendan Howlin TD, leader of the Labour Party, said that there are three compelling reasons to vote this Friday. Brendan said: “It is important for the health of our public life and our democracy that people…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Kevin Humphreys has called for the Minister for Housing to explain his refusal to assist people who were sold apartments with serious building defeats. Senator Humphreys has also queried why the government will not assist apartment owners in Dublin while they are willing…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyCondemning the fatal shooting in Darndale today, Labour Senator Aodhán Ó Riordáin has said the escalating number of attacks show that the Government has lost control of gangland crime and are failing to take action to address the ongoing attacks on the Northside, while Ministers…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking at the final media event of the election campaign with Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin, Alex White said, “There are two stark visions of the future of Europe before voters of all 28 states this weekend.  One vision is proud of the achievements of the…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour’s Housing Spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has called on the Minister for Housing to rescind the apartment guidelines he published that allow for shared accommodation that has been labelled 21st-century tenements. This follows cross-party, and industry, criticism of the plans to build large scale single…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on all progressives and democrats to work together over the next fortnight to ensure Ireland sends a message that President Trump is not welcome here, and that the Irish Government should not facilitate his re-election effort with managed…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday’s CSO Labour Force survey indicates South-East’s unemployment rate is one-third above national average ‘Use €100 billion European Social Fund Plus to tackle Wexford, Waterford, Carlow and Kilkenny unemployment blackspot’ – Nunan Sheila Nunan, Labour’s candidate in Friday’s European elections in the South Euro-constituency has…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan has criticised the ongoing promotion of co-living arrangements by the Fine Gael Housing Minister as out of touch reality, and at risk of creating 21st century tenements. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The most recent proposal from Minister Murphy really is scraping…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour Party‘As Ireland’s population ages, paid carers’ leave would boost jobs and economy. Sheila Nunan, Labour candidate in the Ireland South constituency in the European elections, has called on the Government to introduce five days of paid carers’ leave for all workers in Budget 2020 in…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in response to the number of workers on the minimum wage and low wages, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, called for investment in Universal Basic Services and an increase in workers’ wages. Brendan said: “We know from national statistics that…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in the final week of the local and European election campaign, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin pointed out that this Fine Gael government is failing its own tests for success. Brendan said: “Two years ago, soon after becoming Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyAs critical European elections take place, Nunan outlines choice facing electorate. Labour’s Ireland South European election candidate, Sheila Nunan, has pledged to tackle ‘rampant inequalities’ and to stand up for the communities who have been left behind and ignored by successive governments. Speaking from a…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyCllr. Deirdre Kingston has welcomed the launch of the ‘No Excuses’ national awareness campaign on sexual harassment and sexual violence. Cllr. Kingston said; “I welcome the launch of the ‘No Excuses’ campaign from government today. There is a serious need for a national conversation on…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in the final week of the campaign for the local and European elections, the leader of the Labour Party Brendan Howlin accused the Taoiseach of playing a dangerous game with the public finances. Deputy Howlin said: “Public spending has finally recovered to the same…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour candidate for Ireland South Sheila Nunan speaking from the March for 24/7 Cardiac Care in Waterford today has said the people of the South East deserve the same quality of healthcare that citizens in much of Europe take for granted, and called for a…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the latest proposals from the Minister for Housing to restrict the grounds for eviction of renters Jan O’Sulllivan TD, Labour Housing spokesperson was said it was unbelievable this proposal was not made over the last two weeks by the Minister if he was…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Senator Aodhán Ó Riordain has called for the HSE and Minister for Health to commit to provide more mental health services on the Northside following the attempts, revealed yesterday to withdraw and suspend community mental health services for Raheny, Donaghmede, Edenmore and Kilbarrack….

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in relation to the latest development in the UK on negotiations around Brexit, the leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, called on the British Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn, to back the UK remaining in the European Union and to call for a…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartySheila Nunan calls on Europe to Think Small First Labour Ireland South European election candidate, Sheila Nunan, has called for the establishment of a Small Businesses Commissioner in Europe to represent the needs of small and medium enterprises during EU policy-making. Sheila Nunan said, following…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing Spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has criticised the government for not making the large scale investment in public housing that is needed to cease the flow of families from the private rented sector into homelessness. Deputy O’Sullivan said;“This government is unable to tackle this crisis….

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Kevin Humphreys has said the increasing number of shared or co-living developments is removing real homes from Dublin, will be no solution to the housing crisis, but a fig leaf to allow speculators exploit the housing crisis. Sen. Humphreys said: “We have a…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin will be attending the 24/7 Cardiac Care march in Waterford on Saturday. He will be joined by labour candidate for ireland South Sheila Nunan. The march which will start from 1.45pm at the Glen is part of a long running…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartySheila Nunan slams poor levels of arts funding and pledges to secure Ireland’s share of EU funding. Responding to evidence presented to the Joint Committee on Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht report ‘Arts Matter’ which highlighted the significant cuts imposed over the last decade. Funding…

Press Archives – Page 79 of 174 – The Labour PartyUS President exploiting Ireland for electoral purposes Labour Senator Aodhán O Ríordáin has said that President Donald Trump is not welcome in Ireland and we should not be facilitating a visit that he will exploit for his re-election campaign. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The Irish…