NOW IT’S TIME TO MAKE A CHOICE FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
24 February 2016
The choice facing the Irish people is still clear. They can vote Labour to return the current Government to continue with the job of repairing and reforming the country. Or they can vote for uncertainty and instability. I have set out our offer to the Irish people as clearly as I can. Only Labour will: … Continue reading NOW IT’S TIME TO MAKE A CHOICE FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
SUPPORTING DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE
24 February 2016
This morning Joan paid a visit to Blanchardstown Fire Station to show her support for the Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance Service.
FOR THE LABOUR PARTY, EQUALITY IS THE KEYSTONE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE
22 February 2016
Tánaiste Joan Burton and Minister Kevin Humphreys this morning launched the Labour Party’s plan for equal access to education. Speaking at the launch in Shellybanks Educate Together, Dublin, Tánaiste Joan Burton commented: “For the Labour Party, equality is the keystone of what we believe. To ensure every child has equality of opportunity, to ensure every … Continue reading FOR THE LABOUR PARTY, EQUALITY IS THE KEYSTONE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE
ONLY THE LABOUR PARTY WILL DELIVER PROGRESSIVE CHANGE
22 February 2016
For the Labour Party, equality is the keystone of what we believe. Throughout this campaign, I have been making a clear point – only Labour will deliver greater equality. Achieving this must start with delivering equality of opportunity. A key question in this election is how we ensure every child has the best possible start … Continue reading ONLY THE LABOUR PARTY WILL DELIVER PROGRESSIVE CHANGE
LABOUR IS THE NATURAL HOME FOR VOTING WOMEN
19 February 2016
Speaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up for Equality ‘Labour’s plan for a modern, more equal Ireland For the Labour Party, equality is the keystone of what we believe. Equality of opportunity. Equality of treatment before the law. Equality of rights and of duties. Equality between men and women. In recent years, we have … Continue reading LABOUR IS THE NATURAL HOME FOR VOTING WOMEN
ONLY LABOUR WILL TACKLE THE GENDER PAY GAP
19 February 2016
Joan Burton today outlined Labour’s plans to stand up for women in the workplace, at home and in the community. Launching Labour’s plan for equality today, Joan Burton said, if re-elected to Government, Labour will tackle gender pay issues by ensuring large companies and public sector employers make public the details their own internal pay … Continue reading ONLY LABOUR WILL TACKLE THE GENDER PAY GAP
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