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State intervention to deal with affordability of meningitis B vax needed
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that the fact that so many families are unable to afford vaccinations against meningitis speaks volumes about the class divide in Irish society. Deputy Kelly said: “It is not acceptable that the Government are repeating…
Read more »Decision by PNA nurses to strike is justified
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the Labour Party fully backs the decision by the Psychiatric Nurses Association to take strike action next month. Commenting after the announcement by the PNA, Deputy Kelly said: “No worker takes going on strike lightly…
Read more »Irish science students are charting the way forward
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said the calibre of projects on show at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition demonstrate how far ahead young people are when it comes to tackling the big issues of our times such as climate…
Read more »Ryan congratulates Fingal schools for participating in BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party TD for Dublin Fingal, Brendan Ryan, has congratulated local schools for their participation in the BT Young Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS. Deputy Ryan said: “This week I visited the BT Young Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and saw the…
Read more »Howlin Warns of No-Deal Brexit Risk as UK Parliament Fails to Agree a Way Forward
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing a visit to Rosslare Europort to learn about Brexit preparations, Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD, reacts to the latest chaotic developments in the Brexit process. Deputy Howlin said: “The latest series of amendments in the UK Parliament show that the situation…
Read more »Government yet to make good on Pembro Promises
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that the Government has yet to provide State-funded access to the drug Pembro despite making promises to Cervical Cancer patients over six weeks ago. Deputy Kelly said: “Despite promises made by Minister Simon Harris in…
Read more »Cases of gender-based violence are a worrying start to 2019
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Equality Spokesperson Cllr. Deirdre Kingston has said high profile cases of violence against women since the start of 2019 are a worrying trend. Cllr. Kingston said: “Since the beginning of the year, two women have already died from suspected male violence. Domestic violence and…
Read more »Fine Gael can’t continue to ignore issues of INMO nurses
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe, to hold substantive talks with the INMO on issues around pay. Deputy Kelly said: “While Minister Donohoe seems to be well able to comment on nurses’ pay…
Read more »‘Fat Cat Wednesday’ shows major pay disparities
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on ‘Fat Cat Wednesday’, Labour Party Business spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan has said more must be done to tackle pay inequality in all sectors. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “Nine days into the New Year, average CEO pay in Ireland has already overtaken that of a worker…
Read more »Time is running out for Gov to get act together on nurses’ pay
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour Party Reacting to news that nurses are to go on strike for 24 hours on January 30th, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on Ministers Harris and Donohoe to bring a credible proposal to the table on pay equality. Deputy Kelly said:…
Read more »Exclusion Zones needed to ensure safe access to abortion
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for swift action by the Minister for Health to tackle the issue of Exclusion Zones to protect vulnerable women who seek access to legal abortion services. Senator Bacik said; ”Exclusion Zones were not included in the legislation for abortion…
Read more »Government can’t continue to ignore period poverty
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party candidate for Dublin South Central, Rebecca Moynihan, has said period poverty is a very real issue for Irish women that needs to be tackled. Councillor Moynihan said: “We know that period poverty is a real issue for many women and girls living in…
Read more »New Year, same old pressures in our health service
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour Party Reacting to news that 541 people are on trolleys today, Labour Party Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has said that high trolley numbers are a symptom of the Government and HSE being ill-prepared for predictable winter illnesses. Deputy Kelly said: “The annual winter crisis…
Read more »Former Mayor of Waterford Jack Walsh will be sadly missed
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has expressed his sadness on the death of former Mayor of Waterford and local representative Jack Walsh following a very short illness, and expressed his condolences to his family, friends and former constituents. Deputy Howlin said: “I was deeply…
Read more »Scandalous Gender Pay Gap must be tackled in 2019
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on Nollaig na mBan, Labour spokesperson on Equality, Deirdre Kingston has urged the Government to finally do more to tackle the scandalous gender pay gap of 14% in 2019 as another year passes without legislative action. Cllr Kingston said: “On Nollaig na mBan, as…
Read more »Lack of affordable housing destroying communities in Dublin
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour Party Average Dublin price of €436,787 totally out of reach Land speculation adding to prices Average national price above Gov’s own affordability threshold Labour representative for Dublin South Central, Cllr Rebecca Moynihan has slammed the Government for the lack of affordable housing in Dublin where…
Read more »Minister Bruton Should Support Opposition Party’s Legislation on Climate Action.
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Climate Action Sean Sherlock TD, has called on Minister Bruton to take greater action on Climate Change and support opposition party’s legislation already before the Dail. Deputy Sherlock Said: “I welcome the decision from Minister Bruton to reduce single-use plastics within government departments,…
Read more »Revenue Surplus Should Be Used To Deliver First Class Public Services
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Finance Spokesperson, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed the Exchequer surplus but has said this Government is squandering the hard-won recovery by failing to invest in essential public services. Deputy Burton said: “The Exchequer surplus of nearly €100 million is good news, but it stands…
Read more »As Irish nurses go back abroad, pay inequality must end
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyAs many Irish nurses who returned home for the Christmas season return to England, Dubai and Australia, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly said pay equality must be high on the Government’s agenda in 2019. Deputy Kelly said: “Over the last few weeks, I met…
Read more »Ross must reconsider his abandonment of cyclist safety
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Cork City representative Peter Horgan has slammed the decision by Shane Ross to abandon plans to protect cyclists in law with the minimum passing distance legislation that he had promised. Mr Horgan said:“It is a failure and a cop out by Minister Ross. He…
Read more »2019 must be the year of the living wage
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Ged Nash, has called on the government to make 2019 the year of the Living Wage. The rapid increase in the cost of living over the last four years warrants an appropriate response from Government. Senator Nash said: “Thanks…
Read more »Labour Party Chair calls for flexibility on retirement and re-introduction of State Pension (Transition) at 65
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Chairperson of the Labour Party, Jack O’Connor, is calling on the Government to re-introduce the State Pension, (Transition), for workers who have to leave their employment because they have a contract requiring them to retire at 65, as well as for those who no…
Read more »Legacy of Hume must be respected and preserved
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour will support those who continue to fly the flag of Labour politics and social democracy in Northern Ireland. Reacting to the latest indication of a possible alliance between parts of the SDLP and Fianna Fáil, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin said: “It is a…
Read more »Government must secure more ferry links for Hard Brexit Scenario
Press Archives – Page 92 of 174 – The Labour PartyReacting to the news that the UK will commit over £100m chartering ferries in preparation for a no deal Brexit, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has called on the Irish Government to immediately move to bolster and diversify our sea transport links to the…
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