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EU Equal Pay Day 2018 – time for the Government to act on the Gender Pay Gap
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLast month, the Seanad passed all stages of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap) Information Bill 2017, a Private Members Bill initiated by the Labour group in the Seanad. This year, the EU Equal Pay Day falls on 3 November. It…
Read more »The local community is shocked by man’s killing in Athy
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Cllr. and Cathaoirleach of Athy Municipal District, Aoife Breslin has said that the local community is shocked by the violent killing in Athy Cllr. Breslin has called on anyone with any information to contact Athy Garda Station. Speaking today Cllr. Breslin said: “The reported violent…
Read more »Labour Conference will plan for a New Republic
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe 70th National Conference of the Labour Party will take place in the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin this weekend, and will outline Labour’s plans to build a New Republic. The three-day event, which will be attended by 1,000 party members and supporters, will see nearly 100…
Read more »We need answers on Tyrrelstown, St.Lukes and the many schools adversely affected
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has called on the Minister for Education to initiate expert investigations into the school building issues found in Tyrrelstown Educate Together, St. Lukes Primary School and all schools affected. Speaking today Deputy Burton said: “There is a need…
Read more »McCabe has served with dedication and commitment
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD has thanked Sgt Maurice McCabe for his dedicated public service, and wished him well in retirement. Deputy Howlin said: “Maurice McCabe has served An Garda Síochána and the public with dedication and commitment which never wavered in the face…
Read more »Winter is coming and no health plan in sight
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour Party Reacting to latest figures provided by the INMO that over 9,000 people were on trolleys in October, Labour Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly has called on the HSE and the Minister for Health to publish what their plans are to reduce this number through out…
Read more »Commuters asked to foot the bill again.
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Councillor for Kildare South, and General Election Candidate, Mark Wall, has criticised the 8% increase to parking fee at train stations as just another blow to commuters in Kildare. Commenting today Cllr. Wall said: “The increase in car parking fee wholly unacceptable. “This year we…
Read more »Minister for Health is failing in his duty to seriously unwell children
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly TD, has described as wholly unacceptable the waiting lists facing sick children. Deputy Kelly has called on Minister Harris to come before the Dáil to explain the cause of these waiting lists and his plan to address the issue….
Read more »DART Stabbing Reinforces Need for Dedicated Transport Police
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Dublin Bay North, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said the latest violent incident on a DART shows the need for a dedicated transport police. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “Reports of a stabbing incident on board a northbound DART service at…
Read more »Gov must heed IMO warning
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly, has said Simon Harris needs to take the prediction by the IMO that trolley numbers will exceed 1,000 this winter seriously. Deputy Kelly said: “The warnings by the Irish Medical Organisation are very stark as we are set…
Read more »€500,000 Banker Pay Cap must stay in place
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton has said that half a million euro is more than enough pay, and that the bankers pay cap must stay in place. Deputy Burton said: “We have just passed the 10 year guarantee of the blanket bank guarantee and the…
Read more »Historic second term for Michael D Higgins
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in reaction to the exit polls on today’s Presidential election, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin said: “While the votes still have to be counted, Michael D Higgins’s clearly apparent victory in the Presidential election based on the exit poll is entirely merited. He has…
Read more »Total confusion over voting in Tyrrelstown due to building issues
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour TD for Dublin West Joan Burton has called on the Dublin Sheriff’s Office to take immediate action to resolve confusion at the polling place in Tyrrelstown. Deputy Burton said: “There is complete confusion on changes of the voting station at Tyrrelstown polling station which…
Read more »Government should bring forward legislation on transport policing unit before next summer.
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson for Transport, Senator Kevin Humphreys has called on the government to bring forward legislation on a dedicated transport policy unit before next summer. Commenting today Senator Humphreys said: “I am happy to hear that the government are considering the establishment of a dedicated policing unit…
Read more »Where is the HSE winter plan?
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has called on the Minister for Health to publish the 2018-2019 Winter Initiative. Deputy Kelly said: “In the Dáil today, the Tánaiste made it quite clear that the Government have yet to set out plans as how…
Read more »Schools in Clonakilty, Carrigaline, Rochestown, Banduff, and Macroom are awaiting inspections
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson on Children, Seán Sherlock TD, has expressed concern over the five school buildings in Cork following the revelations surrounding Western Building Systems. Commenting today Deputy Sherlock said; “There are five schools in Cork affected by this scandal. Schools in Clonakilty, Carrigaline, Rochestown, Banduff,…
Read more »LABOUR YOUTH URGES YOUNG PEOPLE TO VOTE IN 2018’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AND BLASPHEMY REFERENDUM AND LAUNCHES #TEXTYOURMATES CAMPAIGN
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has today called on young people to ensure that they vote on Friday 26th October. Labour Youth has endorsed a ’yes’ vote in tomorrow’s referendum to remove the word ‘blasphemous’ from Article 40 of the Constitution. Labour Youth further encourages people to vote for…
Read more »No reason to delay AirBnB short-term let regulations
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Kevin Humphreys has welcomed the announcement of the long-promised restrictions on short term lets but has called on Eoghan Murphy to bring these restrictions in before June 2019. Commenting today Senator Humphreys said: “We shouldn’t have to wait another 8 months when stricter laws…
Read more »Bord na Móna must commit to keep jobs in the Midlands
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour spokesperson on Rural Development, Willie Penrose TD has called on Bórd na Móna and the Government to ensure that jobs are retained in the Midlands by establishing a task force of relevant state bodies. Labour is also supporting the call by Unite for a…
Read more »Increase in homeless children is a scandal in modern Ireland
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan has said the latest increase in homeless people is a scandal in modern Ireland with a further 136 children without a home in September taking it to a total of 3,829. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The latest figures on homelessness in…
Read more »Action group needed to support Tyrrelstown
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyDublin West TD Joan Burton has called on Leo Varadkar to set up an action group to address the needs of students, parents, and teachers in Tyrrelstown following the closure of two schools and a community centre in Dublin West. Speaking today Deputy Burton said:…
Read more »Urgent inspections needed to give certainty on school buildings
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for urgent inspections to be carried out at all recently built schools, during the mid-term break if possible, to ensure they are compliant with building regulations. A similar problem in Scotland in 2016 and 2017 affected nearly…
Read more »Six reasons to vote Yes to remove Blasphemy
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Seanad Leader, Ivana Bacik has today outlined six key reasons to vote Yes on Friday to remove the offence of blasphemy from our Constition. Speaking at the final Labour Party press conference of the campaign, urging voters to turn out on Friday, Senator Bacik…
Read more »Diana Johnson’s important Bill being debated today in Westminster is timely and is badly needed in Northern Ireland
Press Archives – Page 97 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the British government to endorse Diana Johnson’s Bill providing access to abortion in Northern Ireland. Commenting today, Senator Bacik said: “Labour MP Diana Johnson’s important Bill being debated today in Westminster is timely and is badly needed in…
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