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Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the latest shooting in Drogheda, local Labour Senator Ged Nash said: “This latest shooting in Drogheda has caused revulsion in my community. “It took place on one of the busiest thoroughfare’s in Drogheda, across the road from one of the most popular convenience…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyTo highlight the current climate issues and solutions for Co. Sligo Dominic Hannigan, the Labour Party’s European election candidate for the Midlands North West constituency, yesterday (24.04.19) joined local election candidate for Labour Nessa Cosgrove and activists from Sligo on a ‘Local Cycle for Global…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Ivana Bacik has expressed her sympathy to the Quinn family following the death of former Senator Feargal Quinn.  Senator Bacik said: “On behalf of the Labour Party group in Seanad Eireann, I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the Quinn family, his…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting angrily to AIB’s call for bankers’ pay cap to be raised to above half a million euro, Joan Burton said that people must not ever forget the price we paid for the foolish decisions and bad management of our private banks. The Labour Party…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyHowlin Calls for Northern Ireland Citizens’ Assembly on Marriage Equality, Irish Language, and Termination of Pregnancy to allow Citizens’ Voices to Break the Stormont Deadlock Speaking following the funeral of Lyra McKee, and in relation to the need to get the Northern Ireland Assembly up…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator, Kevin Humphreys, has asked Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy, to clarify if new height restrictions, which he introduced last year, are applicable to developments in the Special Development Zones.  Sen. Humphreys said: “The Minister for Housing introduced relaxed rules surrounding height restrictions last…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyDominic Hannigan, the Labour Party’s European election candidate for the Midlands North West constituency, launched his campaign manifesto today (23.04.19), declaring himself the choice for “voters who want Ireland and Europe to be progressive, brave, and to demonstrate real leadership on major global issues”.   Mr….

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the HSE and Government officials must react swiftly to remedy the appalling conditions at University Hospital Waterford mortuary. Deputy Kelly said: “News reports emerging today that dead bodies are being left on trolleys in University Hospital…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said unless timescales are published as to when the two-tier pay structure in the public service will end, the Government are just leading teachers and other public servants down the garden path. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “While…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD, has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to initiate new inter party discussions in Northern Ireland. He said that the only enduring and ultimately worthwhile response to the murder of Lyra McKee would be the restoration of the Good Friday…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly has described the Government’s lack of planning around the proposed smoky coal ban as irresponsible. This comes as Parliamentary Questions show that key Government Departments haven’t met to discuss the implementation of this ban since May 2016 Deputy Kelly…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Candidate for Longford Westmeath, Alan Mangan, has raised concerns over whether enough funds have been allocated to the Fair Deal scheme for 2019. Mangan has called for reform to the way the scheme is being administered for farming families and called for a commitment…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has condemned the violence in Derry last night, and described the indiscriminate shooting that led to the death of journalist Lyra McKee as a shocking and reckless act. Deputy Howlin said: “The killing of journalist Lyra McKee, a young woman,…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyDominic Hannigan, the Labour Party’s European election candidate for the Midlands North West constituency, has spoken of his desire to tap into “Mayo’s proud history of progressive leadership”.  Mr. Hannigan was speaking before the Party’s selection convention for the local elections, which took place at…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Rural and Community Affairs Willie Penrose TD has raised the issue of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, with the Minister for Defence and has asked for clarity on the future plans for the barracks.  Deputy Penrose said: “Following recent media reports and inquiries from…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik was speaking in the Seanad today as the Taoiseach addressed the House. Senator Bacik marked the 70th Anniversary of Ireland becoming a Republic following the passage of the Republic of Ireland Act 1948, noting how the work of our republic is unfinished. Later…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the damning report from the Ombudsman for Children on ‘Family Hub’ Accommodation for Homeless Families, Labour’s Housing spokesperson,  Jan O’Sullivan TD, called on the Government to commit to a timeline and resources to implement the recommendations of the Ombudsman for Children. Deputy O’Sullivan…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Justice and Children & Youth Affairs Seán Sherlock TD has said that the fifth interim report and the response of Minister Zappone on Bessborough Mother and Baby Home in Cork raises more questions than answers.   According to Minister Zappone’s press release, the…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyHighlighting the lost opportunity of not holding a plebiscite for a directly elected Mayor in Dublin, Labour candidate for the North Inner City Joe Costello has called for a national plebiscite instead so that no area is left behind. Mr Costello said: “The Government has…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour’s spokesperson on Employment Affairs & Social Protection Senator Ged Nash has accused the government of treating Community Employment Supervisors with contempt. The Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform continues to refuse to meet with the supervisors’ unions (SIPTU and Forsa) to discuss the implementation…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLimerick Labour T.D Jan O’Sullivan has called for a review of the salary and cost of the office of the directly elected mayors of Limerick, Waterford and Cork.  Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The total cost of the office is €450’000 for the mayor and two special…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has described the lack of a National Broadband Plan before Easter as further evidence of the ineffective management of domestic policy by this Government, alongside a string of other missed deadlines. Deputy Howlin said: “This government is continuing to…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has raised concerns over the funds being allocated to the Fair Deal scheme and has called for reform to the way the scheme is being administered for farming families. Deputy Kelly said: “I am concerned that reform of…

Press Archives – Page 82 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Equality Spokesperson Cllr. Deirdre Kingston has called on the Minister for Health and the HSE to redouble efforts and deliver on commitments made in the National Breastfeeding Strategy.    “Ireland has some of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the world, and there is a direct…