NATIONAL JOBS WEEK
25 September 2015
28 September to 2 October 2015 Events include Jobs Fairs, Career Advice Workshops, networking events with employers and briefings for employers on the services offered by the Department of Social Protection During next week, which is designated National Jobs Week, every region in the country will be holding a series of events that will focus … Continue reading NATIONAL JOBS WEEK
PUBLIC MEETING IN DUBLIN WEST ON MAJOR NEW ADOPTION REFORM – BURTON
21 September 2015
An information meeting on the new adoption legislation will take place in Westmanstown Golf Club next Monday, 28th September at 8:00pm. The meeting has been organised by Tánaiste Joan Burton, and guest speakers will include Fergus Finlay, CEO of Barnardo’s Ireland, and Susan Lohan, director of the Adoption Rights Alliance. Speaking in advance of the meeting, … Continue reading PUBLIC MEETING IN DUBLIN WEST ON MAJOR NEW ADOPTION REFORM – BURTON
JOAN WELCOMES NEW CIVIL REGISTRATION LEGISLATION
18 August 2015
BURTON AND HUMPHREYS WELCOME NEW CIVIL REGISTRATION LEGISLATION The Tánaiste Joan Burton, T.D. has announced that a number of provisions in the Civil Registration (Amendment) Act 2014 will take effect today. These include provisions which make it more difficult to broker marriages of convenience or so-called ‘sham marriages’ in the State. This is achieved by … Continue reading JOAN WELCOMES NEW CIVIL REGISTRATION LEGISLATION
TÁNAISTE WELCOMES PROPOSALS FOR 25 NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES
5 August 2015
Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has welcomed proposals for a major expansion of apprenticeships in Ireland, brought forward by the Apprenticeship Council recently to Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan. The Council have proposed 25 new apprenticeships, focussed on a wide range of skills and sectors, including Manufacturing and Engineering, Tourism and Sport, … Continue reading TÁNAISTE WELCOMES PROPOSALS FOR 25 NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES
32,400 FEWER PEOPLE UNEMPLOYED YEAR-ON-YEAR
5 August 2015
Tánaiste welcomes latest CSO figures which show 32,400 fewer people unemployed year-on-year Commenting on the monthly labour market figures published by the Central Statistics Office today (Wednesday, 5th August 2015), the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, T.D. has said the continuing fall in unemployment shows the success of the Government’s continued efforts … Continue reading 32,400 Fewer People Unemployed Year-on-Year
ALL OVER-70S CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR FREE GP CARE – BURTON
31 July 2015
Over-70s in Dublin West who do not already have a medical card can now sign up for free GP care, the Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has confirmed. The registration process for over 70s free GP care begins today (Friday 31st July), and the service will be available from Wednesday. The Tánaiste said: … Continue reading ALL OVER-70S CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR FREE GP CARE – BURTON
BURTON WELCOMES LOCAL CHILDCARE GRANTS AS LABOUR LAUNCH NEW CAMPAIGN
30 July 2015
‘Let’s Talk About Childcare’ campaign seeks parents’ views Tánaiste and Labour TD for Dublin West, Joan Burton, has welcomed news that a number of childcare facilities in Dublin 15 have been awarded grants today as part of a €7million government scheme for early years services. Facilities in the local area which benefit from the … Continue reading BURTON WELCOMES LOCAL CHILDCARE GRANTS AS LABOUR LAUNCH NEW CAMPAIGN
LABOUR WOMEN LAUNCH NEW CHILDCARE CAMPAIGN
29 July 2015
Labour Women have launched ‘Let’s talk about childcare’ campaign as it increases its effort to support young working families. As part of the campaign Labour Women is encouraging parents across the country to participate in a new survey which looks into the issue of childcare. The goal of the campaign is to speak to and … Continue reading LABOUR WOMEN LAUNCH NEW CHILDCARE CAMPAIGN
ADOPTION BILL IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP
27 July 2015
On the publication of the Heads and General Scheme of the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2015 For many years, adoption in Ireland happened very much in the shadows, with little or no regulation and great secrecy. Children were put up for adoption, often against the will of the mother, usually under the auspices … Continue reading ADOPTION BILL IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE IS PART OF A WAGE-LED RECOVERY
21 July 2015
At the launch of the first report of the Low Pay Commission This is an important report and an important day in a wider battle. The battle to ensure all workers share in the recovery this Government is building. When I became Labour Party Leader and Tanaiste, I immediately put the establishment of the Low … Continue reading MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE IS PART OF A WAGE-LED RECOVERY