ONLY LABOUR WILL DELIVER A REFERENDUM TO REPEAL THE 8TH
18 February 2016
The journey to create a modern Ireland is not over. Some time ago, I spoke with a woman whose unborn baby had been diagnosed with a fatal foetal abnormality. That baby was much wanted, much loved – but had no chance of surviving to term. In such tragic circumstances, some women will wish to see … Continue reading ONLY LABOUR WILL DELIVER A REFERENDUM TO REPEAL THE 8th
WHY PEOPLE SHOULD VOTE LABOUR
18 February 2016
Our second Party political broadcast aired after the Six-One news (February 17th 2016) It focuses on how five years ago Ireland’s economy was in ruins. With your help Labour in Government began the process of rebuilding our country. In the time since, we have created 135,000 jobs, the USC has been reduced, the pension is … Continue reading WHY PEOPLE SHOULD VOTE LABOUR
LABOUR WILL ESTABLISH A GLOBAL ARTS FORUM TO SHOWCASE IRISH TALENT
17 February 2016
Today Labour launched its plan for arts, culture and heritage in the Project Arts Centre in Dublin. ‘Standing up for Irish Culture’, was officially launched by Tánaiste Joan Burton, Minister for Culture Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Minister of State for Social Protection Kevin Humphreys, who were accompanied by Artistic Director of the Druid Theatre Company, … Continue reading LABOUR WILL ESTABLISH A GLOBAL ARTS FORUM TO SHOWCASE IRISH TALENT
LABOUR WILL INVEST €150M MORE INTO THE ARTS & CULTURE SECTOR
17 February 2016
Speaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up for Irish Culture’, Labour’s plan for promoting the arts, heritage and culture So much of who we are as a people, and what we value as a society, is tied up in how we treat the arts. A nation is defined not only by the individuals and communities … Continue reading LABOUR WILL INVEST €150M MORE INTO THE ARTS & CULTURE SECTOR
EDUCATION CENTRAL TO DECADE OF OPPORTUNITY
16 February 2016
Labour has launched its plan for investment and reform of Ireland’s education system in Limerick today. The plan, ‘Standing Up for Education’, was launched by Tánaiste Joan Burton and Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan. Among the provisions within the plan are commitments to: Deliver the smallest class sizes in the history of the State; … Continue reading EDUCATION CENTRAL TO DECADE OF OPPORTUNITY
TO SUSTAIN THE RECOVERY AND BUILD UPON IT, PEOPLE MUST VOTE LABOUR
15 February 2016
Speaking at the launch of the Labour Party 2016 manifesto ‘Standing Up for Ireland’s Future Good morning and welcome to the launch of the Labour Party manifesto. This is the Labour Party’s offer to the people of Ireland. It’s a radical and responsible programme for continued recovery, for social progress and reform. It’s a … Continue reading TO SUSTAIN THE RECOVERY AND BUILD UPON IT, PEOPLE MUST VOTE LABOUR
LABOUR WILL ‘STAND UP FOR IRELAND’S FUTURE’
15 February 2016
The Labour Party this morning launched its election manifesto, ‘Standing Up for Ireland’s Future’. There are three core principles which underpin Labour’s manifesto – invest in services, reduce tax burden on working families and stand up for a modern and inclusive Ireland. The overriding principle is to invest in the services which people and communities … Continue reading LABOUR WILL ‘STAND UP FOR IRELAND’S FUTURE’
THE TáNAISTE’S OPENING STATEMENT TO TV3’S LEADERS DEBATE
12 February 2016
JOAN BURTON REMINDING GERRY ADAMS OF THE CUTS SINN FEIN HAVE MADE IN THE NORTH
12 February 2016
At the TV3 Leaders debate, Joan Burton reminds Gerry Adams about the cuts Sinn Fein are presiding over in the north
A NEW NATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE AT HEART OF LABOUR POLICY
12 February 2016
Earlier today, Tánaiste Joan Burton and Minister for Primary Health Care Kathleen Lynch launched Labour’s healthcare plan ‘Towards a new National Community Health Service’. The Labour Party’s plan will: Introduce universal GP care Move closer to universal health care Progressing smarter strategies for tackling the waiting lists crisis and A&E overcrowding Reduce the costs of … Continue reading A NEW NATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE AT HEART OF LABOUR POLICY