ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 2016
18 January 2016
Fifth annual plan is first in new phase of the Action Plan process, aimed at creating 200,000 extra jobs by 2020 Plan is key part of Government strategy to keep the recovery going – 50,000 extra jobs targeted for 2016 The Government today launched Action Plan for Jobs 2016, the fifth in the annual … Continue reading ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 2016
DESPITE THE SEVERITY OF IRELAND’S CRISIS, WORKERS’ RIGHTS HAVE BEEN IMPROVED
15 January 2016
Today the Tánaiste chaired the OECD Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting in Paris. The meeting saw ministers agree to review the OECD jobs strategy in order to build more resilient and inclusive labour markets – i.e. working to ensure that if any future economic shocks occur, jobs, incomes and workers’ rights are protected to a … Continue reading DESPITE THE SEVERITY OF IRELAND’S CRISIS, WORKERS’ RIGHTS HAVE BEEN IMPROVED
TáNAISTE ANNOUNCES DAVID BEGG AS CHAIR OF THE PENSIONS AUTHORITY
13 January 2016
The Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., has today (Wednesday, 13 January, 2016) announced David Begg as incoming Chairperson of the Pensions Authority for a five-year term. Mr. Begg will take over from Jane Williams who had been Chairperson since June 2010 until now. David Begg brings extensive strategic and corporate governance … Continue reading Tánaiste announces David Begg as Chair of the Pensions Authority
WE ARE SETTING AN AMBITIOUS TARGET OF HAVING 2.2 MILLION PEOPLE AT WORK BY 2020
13 January 2016
Speaking at the Pathways to Work 2016-2020 Launch I’d like to welcome you all to this launch of the Pathways to Work 2016-2020 strategy. I’d particularly like to thank Diageo for hosting this event. My Department has worked closely with Diageo on their ‘Learning for Life’ programme, which equips young people to build careers … Continue reading WE ARE SETTING AN AMBITIOUS TARGET OF HAVING 2.2 MILLION PEOPLE AT WORK BY 2020
LAUNCH OF FAMILY CARERS IRELAND
13 January 2016
At the Royal College of Physicians, Kildare Street I’m delighted to be here this morning to help launch Family Carers Ireland, which brings together two great organisations: the Carers Association and Caring for Carers Ireland. The creation of this new body represents a very positive milestone for Ireland’s carers. It will ensure that, in the … Continue reading Launch of Family Carers Ireland
PROGRESS ON JOBS FRONT AS DUBLIN WEST UNEMPLOYMENT HITS SEVEN-YEAR LOW
12 January 2016
The Blanchardstown area saw a fall in unemployment of 11% in December, compared to the same month last year, and in Navan Road area unemployment fell by 8%. These figures, released by the CSO this week, were welcomed by Tánaiste, Minister for Social Protection and local Labour TD Joan Burton. There were 790 fewer people … Continue reading PROGRESS ON JOBS FRONT AS DUBLIN WEST UNEMPLOYMENT HITS SEVEN-YEAR LOW
LABOUR LAUNCH WORKERS CHARTER & COMMIT TO INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE
12 January 2016
STANDING UP FOR WORKING PEOPLE Speaking today at Labour’s launch of a workers charter – ‘Standing Up For Working People’ – the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, and the Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash TD committed to increasing Minimum Wage to €11.30 over lifetime of next Government. In addition, … Continue reading LABOUR LAUNCH WORKERS CHARTER & COMMIT TO INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE
LABOUR WILL STAND UP FOR IRELAND’S FUTURE
11 January 2016
Speaking at the Programme for Government Report This is a report that looks back on the fifth and final year of this Government’s term. But it’s also a report that helps us look forward – to the recovery now firmly under way and what we need to do to sustain it. In that respect, … Continue reading LABOUR WILL STAND UP FOR IRELAND’S FUTURE
JOAN VISITS BT YOUNG SCIENTISTS
8 January 2016
TANAISTE PROPOSES MAJOR GLOBAL ARTS FORUM FOR IRELAND
8 January 2016
“We need to put the same effort into highlighting Ireland as a global arts and culture centre as we do as a business location” The Tánaiste and Leader of the Labour Party, Joan Burton TD, is proposing to host a major Global Arts Forum for Ireland and believes work on it should get underway by … Continue reading TANAISTE PROPOSES MAJOR GLOBAL ARTS FORUM FOR IRELAND