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Dept of Education & multi-nationals must do more to encourage girls to study STEM
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the publication a survey of girls’ attitudes to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths by iWish, Labour Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said more must be done to encourage girls to turn to STEM subjects both in school and as a potential career choice. Senator…
Read more »We need a victim centered approach to judicial guidelines
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Spokesperson for Justice Sean Sherlock has called on Minister Flannagan to bring promised plan to review judicial processes for victims of sexual violence to the Dáil Speaking today Deputy Sherlock said: “Many were shocked to hear that a man who confessed to the rape and…
Read more »Labour call on FF to deliver in Confidence and Supply Talks
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour representatives Jan O’Sullivan TD, Sen Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Sen Ged Nash have called on Fianna Fáil to deliver for the people of Ireland in the negotiations on the Confidence and Supply agreement, and provide real opposition. Labour want to see all agreements with…
Read more »Labour doorstep on Confidence & Supply Today @ 11.30am
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyThe Labour Party will hold a doorstep today, Tuesday 23rd October at 11.30am on the Leinster House plinth outlining the issues Labour want to see addressed in the upcoming negotiations on the Confidence and Supply Agreement What: Doorstep with Jan O’Sullivan, Ged Nash & Aodhán…
Read more »Murphy and English have allowed accountability to fall by the wayside on social housing
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Housing Spokesperson for Housing, Jan O’Sullivan has criticised some local councils, and the Department of Housing, following revelations that there are 3,600 vacant council properties currently available and not being used. Speaking today Deputy O’Sullivan said: “The fact that there are 3,600 homes in…
Read more »Breen should address Dáil – FG must come clean on McCourt meetings
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Dáil Communications spokesperson Séan Sherlock has called on Minister of State Pat Breen to make a statement to the Dáil outlining the purpose and content of his meetings with David McCourt following further reports of meetings in the Irish Mail on Sunday, and Sunday…
Read more »Ireland cannot agree to drop backstop
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyFollowing the latest request from the UK for the backstop to be dropped in return for a longer transition, Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD said that Ireland cannot agree to such a demand, and reiterated his support for a people’s vote in…
Read more »Chaotic breakdown in the delivery of Illness Benefit
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Spokesperson for Social Protection has said the delays in processing illness benefit payments are unacceptable, and that the responsible Minister for Social Protection and her Department must ensure all those impacted are automatically given a payment, rather than having to go through the…
Read more »Labour to bring forward legislation to amend citizenship law
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyAt a meeting of the Labour Party Executive Board today, it was agreed that the Party would bring forward legislation to provide for citizenship of children born here to non-nationals. This follows the threatened deportation of nine year old Eric Zhi Ying Zhu from Bray…
Read more »Authentic Foods have treated workers disgracefully
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyResponding to the news that Authentic Foods in Dundalk is set to close, local Senator and Labour Employment Affairs spokesperson Ged Nash said; “Since the rumours started some time ago that the company’s local operation was in difficulty, loyal staff have been treated with nothing…
Read more »Growing Risk of No Deal Brexit
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartySpeaking in reaction to the EU summit and the speech by British Prime Minster Theresa May, Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin TD said that the risk of a damaging conclusion to the talks is growing larger. Deputy Howlin said “Ireland now faces into…
Read more »Price increases bad news for Dublin commuters
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour’s Transport Spokesperson Kevin Humphreys has described Luas and Dublin Bus fares increases as bad news for commuters. Senator Humphreys commented: “At a time where we are trying to encourage more users on our buses and on the Luas, the fact that ticket and Leap…
Read more »Illness Benefit delays unacceptable
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has said the delays in processing illness benefit payments are unacceptable, and that the responsible Minister for Social Protection and her Department must ensure all those impacted are automatically given a payment, rather than having to go through the community…
Read more »FG Ministers speaking out of both sides of their mouth on child deportations
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyIn response to the campaign to allow Eric Zhi Ying Zhu stay in his own country, Labour Party Chair and candidate for Wicklow, Jack O’Connor who is strongly supporting the campaign, has accused Fine Gael Ministers of speaking out of both sides of their mouth…
Read more »Tomorrow never comes on short term lets legislation
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Kevin Humphreys has criticised the government for the continued delay on Airbnb legislation. Speaking today Kevin Humphreys said: “It seems tomorrow never comes on short-term lets (Airbnb) regulation. Following a strenuous debate in the Seanad, today Minister English has said that the long-awaited…
Read more »Children should not be deported
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Seanad Leader Ivana Bacik has called on the Minister for Justice to stop the deportation of children who are born in Ireland, and those who have spent most of their lives here. This follows the threat to deport a 9 year old boy in…
Read more »Dublin City Council must re-engage with all the key stakeholders and keep the College Green Plaza plans on their agenda
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartySenator Kevin Humphrey’s has called on Dublin City Council to re-engage with all the key stakeholders and keep the College Green Plaza plans on their agenda. This follows the news that An Bord Pleanála has rejected the plans submitted by Dublin City Council. Commenting today…
Read more »Support still needed for Cervical Check cases that end up in court
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Health spokesperson Alan Kelly TD, has called on the State to provide support for women affected by the Cervical Check regardless if they go to court. Speaking today Deputy Kelly said: ” I welcome the report of Mr. Justice Charles Meenan on an alternative…
Read more »Scope is there to extend HPV vaccine beyond age 13
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has welcomed the latest developments in the United States of America on extending the HPV vaccine to men and women up to the age of 45 and has called on the HPRA and the Minister for Health…
Read more »Labour Youth calls for Yes vote on Blasphemy
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Youth has today called for people young and old to ensure that they vote yes to remove Ireland’s blasphemy law on October 26th. Labour Youth’s Chairperson, Chloe Manahan said: “Among all the excitement in the run-up to the Presidential Election, the referendum being held…
Read more »Labour will legislate to ban house viewing fees
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said she is bringing forward legislation to ban the practice of landlords and letting agents charging potential tenants fees for viewing their property. Deputy O’Sullivan said: “I was shocked to read over the weekend that some…
Read more »Questions still outstanding from Naughten meetings
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Dáil Communications spokesperson Séan Sherlock has said there are still outstanding questions about the numerous meetings of a government Minister with the remaining bidder in the National Broadband Plan tender that need to be answered, as it appears the tender process is now compromised….
Read more »Explanation needed for delays in Illness Benefit
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour PartyLabour Social Protection spokesperson Ged Nash has called on the Minister for Social Protection to explain the reasons for the major delays people are encountering in illness benefit payments. Sen. Nash said: “My own office, and those of many of my Labour colleagues have been…
Read more »New Minister for Education must make fees funding decision
Press Archives – Page 98 of 174 – The Labour Party Labour Party Education spokesperson, Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said that the new Minister for Education, Joe McHugh, needs to rule out student loan schemes. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The Government has been sitting on the report carried out by Peter Cassells into the…
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