Joan Burton

ACCENT SOLUTIONS IN GLASNEVIN TO CREATE 100 NEW JOBS

7 January 2016

A Dublin based company, Accent Solutions is to create 100 new jobs over the coming 24 months, increasing its workforce to 133 by the end of this month and it is expected to reach 230 by the end of next year. Since it was established in 2012, and under the stewardship of its Founders, Anne … Continue reading Accent Solutions in Glasnevin to create 100 new jobs

LABOUR WILL CONTINUE TO STAND UP FOR WOMEN – BURTON

6 January 2016

Speaking at Labour Women Nollaig na mBan Event It’s a real privilege to be here with you this evening and I want to wish you all a very happy Nollaig na mBan. Last week, as you know, President Higgins convened the Council of State to advise on the International Protection Bill. There’s a large oil … Continue reading LABOUR WILL CONTINUE TO STAND UP FOR WOMEN – BURTON

TÁNAISTE OFFERS SYMPATHIES ON DEATH OF CHRISTY O’CONNOR

6 January 2016

I was saddened to hear of the sudden death of golf legend, Christy O’Connor Jnr. My thoughts first and foremost are with his wife Ann, children, Nigel and Ann along with his extended family and friends. Christy led a very active and full life; he achieved great successes as a golfer. He competed in over … Continue reading TÁNAISTE OFFERS SYMPATHIES ON DEATH OF CHRISTY O’CONNOR

NEW MABS MORTGAGE ARREARS SERVICE LAUNCHED FOR DISTRESSED MORTGAGE HOLDERS

4 January 2016

The Tánaiste Joan Burton TD, together with the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection Kevin Humphreys T.D. , today (Tuesday, 22 December 2015) formally launched MABS’ Dedicated Mortgage Arrears Services to assist distressed mortgage holders. MABS is the State’s money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for more than … Continue reading NEW MABS MORTGAGE ARREARS SERVICE LAUNCHED FOR DISTRESSED MORTGAGE HOLDERS

JOAN VISIT POWERSTOWN ETNS

21 December 2015

Joan Turns Sod For New School Building

WISHING YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS

21 December 2015

SINN FEIN CANNOT HAVE IT BOTH WAYS ON RULE OF LAW

21 December 2015

COMMENTS BY TANAISTE JOAN BURTON Leader of The Labour Party,   Gerry Adams’ reaction to the conviction of a senior republican – and his glaringly apparent unwillingness to accept the court verdict – speaks volumes about Sinn Fein’s claim of being committed to democracy and the rule of law. Yet again, the mask has slipped … Continue reading SINN FEIN CANNOT HAVE IT BOTH WAYS ON RULE OF LAW

PLANNING GRANTED FOR SACRED HEART SCHOOL EXTENSION – BURTON

18 December 2015

Tánaiste and Dublin West Labour TD Joan Burton and Labour Councillor Mary McCamley have welcomed planning permission for a new extension for Sacred Heart of Jesus national school in Huntstown. Joan Burton said: “I’m delighted that the school has been granted planning permission to proceed with the new extension. “The extension will consist of a … Continue reading PLANNING GRANTED FOR SACRED HEART SCHOOL EXTENSION – BURTON

JOAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO ALAN BROGAN

15 December 2015

  I would like to wish all the best to Dublin star Alan Brogan who today announced his retirement from inter-county football. Alan will be huge a loss to the inter-county game, but as a man who has played for Dublin since 2002, he owes nothing to the Dubs. As a Dublin player with a … Continue reading JOAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO ALAN BROGAN

BURTON PRAISES PENROSE’S STELLAR ELECTORAL RECORD

15 December 2015

Speech by Tánaiste and Labour Party Leader at the Labour Party’s Longford-Westmeath selection Convention: Colleagues and friends, It’s a great pleasure to be here tonight, but we gather amid a difficult time for people in Athlone and elsewhere throughout the country because of the flooding. Everyone in this room knows of the devastating impact that … Continue reading BURTON PRAISES PENROSE’S STELLAR ELECTORAL RECORD