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Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton TD, has called on Minister Paschal Donohoe to establish a standing commission on tax. Commenting today Deputy said: “The ‘Single Malt’ tax loophole shows the need for a standing commission on tax. After the ‘Double Irish’ loophole was closed…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Minister for Health to make the drug Pembrolizumab available to all cervical cancer patients who need it. Deputy Kelly said: “I am calling on the Minister for Health, Simon Harris to make the drug…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in advance of the publication of a report from independent auditor Peter Smyth into the tender process for the State’s rural broadband scheme, Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD pointed out serious problems with the current direction of government policy and set…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has described the treatment of patients in receipt of the DePuy hip replacement implants as ‘wholly unacceptable’ Commenting today Deputy Kelly said: “The news today of serious health and mobility deterioration for patients having received the DePuy hip replacement devices, which have…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson on Social Protection, Willie Penrose TD, has called on the government to ring-fence funding for Phase 2 of the National Carers’ Strategy for the period 2019 to 2022. Commenting today Deputy Penrose said; “In Ireland today, all home care supports are discretionary…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that a radical approach is needed to address the major shortcomings in State supports for children with special needs. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “I have been advocating for indvidual cases from across the country since I…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the lack of staff in our sexual assault treatment units is a national scandal waiting to happen in our health service. According to figures provided by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, there are only six staff working…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Limerick, Jan O’Sullivan, is encouraging people to shop local this Black Friday weekend. Commenting today Deputy O’Sullivan said; “In the run-up to Christmas, we all like to look for a deal where we can. However, when it comes to Black Friday the…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in relation to the draft political declaration of the future relationship between the EU and the UK, Leader of the Labour Party Brendan Howlin TD referred to the draft text as creating a plausible foundation for a durable long-term partnership, but serious questions remain…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Housing, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has encouraged members of the public to attend the upcoming Housing and Homelessness Coalition National Demonstration on December 1st. Commenting today Deputy O’Sullivan said; “On the 1st of December the public, along with political parties and trade unions…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Employment spokesperson, Ged Nash, has said we must examine working time legislation and its relationship to productivity as the world of work changes. This follows the Fórsa Trade Union Future of Working Time Conference. Senator Nash said: “The world of work is changing…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has reiterated his opposition to the National Maternity Hospital being run with a Catholic ethos, or under the influence of any religious order. Commenting today Deputy Kelly said: “The new National Maternity Hospital at St. Vincent’s will be…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyBrexit revealed the very serious inability of our public discourse to deal with complex issues, such as what is entailed by membership of the EU.   Looking back over the last five decades, the British media has portrayed the European Union in a simplistic and…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Transport spokesperson, Senator Kevin Humphreys has said that the city centre traffic chaos over the last few days shows once again the urgent need for the reinstatement of Operation Freeflow. Senator Humphreys said: “I have repeatedly raised the need for a reintroduction of Operation…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has welcomed the publication of the Gillen Review into the trial of serious sexual offences in Northern Ireland. Speaking today Senator Bacik said:  “It is very positive to see a series of considered recommendations emerging from the Gillen Review as to reforms to…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing Jan O’Sullivan TD has expressed horror at landlords expecting tenants to share a bed with a stranger. Commenting today Deputy O’Sullivan said; “Stories in the news today of renters being charged €550 to share a bed with a stranger are horrifying. This…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking on International Men’s Day, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said we must do more to tackle the stigma around men’s mental health. Deputy Kelly said: “Rates of young men dying by suicide are still too high and rates of self-harm amongst…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Children, Sean Sherlock TD, has called on the government to implement the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on Children report into Childhood obesity.  Speaking today Deputy Sherlock said; “We all know that when it comes to obesity, prevention is better than cure….

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader, and TD for Wexford Brendan Howlin has called on the Department of Health and HSE to ensure sufficient resources are put in place to clear the waiting lists for home help supports. It comes as Wexford was revealed to have the third…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Children, Sean Sherlock TD, has called on Minister Katherine Zappone to outline what actions will be taken to address the issues raised in reports by HIQA into special care units. Commenting today Deputy Sherlock said: “Today there were five reports published by…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyToday, Labour Youth marks Ireland’s Gender Pay Gap day – the day after which women effectively stop earning due to Ireland’s 13.9% gender pay gap.   Speaking on the significance of this day, Labour Youth’s Women and Trans* Officer, Hazel Gavigan said “In comparison to other…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party Seanad Leader Ivana Bacik, has called on the Government to use Labour Party legislation which has already passed all stages in the Seanad to introduce Gender Pay Gap reporting mechanisms. Senator Bacik said: “At around 14%, the pay gap also means that…

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Housing Jan O’Sullivan TD, has called for nationwide control on rents which are linked to the cost of living.  Speaking today Deputy O’Sullivan; “Two years on from the legislation that introduced Rent Pressure Zones it is clear that they are not working….

Press Archives – Page 95 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys has accused the NTA of making public transport more expensive at a time when we need to encourage public transport use. Speaking today Senator Humphreys said; “At a time where we are trying to encourage more users on…