ECONOMIC RECOVERY MUST BE SPREAD TO ALL REGIONS

6 February 2016

6th February 2016 Speaking at the launch of ‘Standing Up for Rural Ireland’, Labour’s plan for balanced regional development. I’m delighted to be here in Athy this morning for the launch of “Standing up for Rural Ireland”, our plan for balanced regional development. And I’m delighted to be with three of our fine Labour Party … Continue reading ECONOMIC RECOVERY MUST BE SPREAD TO ALL REGIONS →

JOAN ADDRESSES GLOBAL IRISH ECONOMIC FORUM

20 November 2015

Speech by the Tánaiste and Labour Party Leader Joan Burton T.D. At the Global Irish Economic Forum Dublin, 8 November 2015   It’s a pleasure to address you today at the fourth meeting of this forum. I’d like to particularly acknowledge those who have travelled long distances to be here. Your commitment to Ireland and … Continue reading Joan Addresses Global Irish Economic Forum →

PATHWAYS TO WORK

9 October 2015

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection addresses Consultation Forum to help develop next phase of Pathways to Work employment strategy A special Consultation Forum was held in Dublin Castle this morning (Friday, 9 October) to explore key issues and labour market priorities and develop policy actions to inform the new Pathways to Work 2016–2020 Strategy. … Continue reading Pathways to Work →

LIDL COMMIT TO LIVING WAGE

8 October 2015

STATEMENT BY THE TANAISTE AND LABOUR LEADER JOAN BURTON T.D. AS LIDL BECOMES IRELAND’S FIRST MAJOR NATIONWIDE EMPLOYER TO COMMIT TO THE LIVING WAGE Today is the start of a very profound shift in the Irish workplace, when employers begin to embrace the Living Wage. I want to congratulate Lidl on becoming Ireland’s first major … Continue reading LIDL COMMIT TO LIVING WAGE →

IBM EXPANSION IS ANOTHER VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN IRELAND

30 September 2015

Remarks by the Tanaiste and Labour Party leader Joan Burton T.D. at the announcement of IBM expansion in Ireland I’m delighted to be here for the latest successful chapter of IBM’s story in Ireland. When we hear about tech these days, it’s often about start-ups who’ve been in existence for just a few years. But … Continue reading IBM EXPANSION IS ANOTHER VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN IRELAND →

TÁNAISTE EXPRESSES FULL CONFIDENCE IN TAOISEACH AND ATTORNEY GENERAL

22 September 2015

SPEECH BY JOAN BURTON TD Tanaiste and Labour Party Leader Tuesday, 22 September 2015   Speaking in the Dail on the motion: That Dail Eireann welcomes the publication of the Interim Report of the Fennelly Commission and notes its conclusions and reaffirms its confidence in the Taoiseach, in the Attorney General and in the Government … Continue reading TÁNAISTE EXPRESSES FULL CONFIDENCE IN TAOISEACH AND ATTORNEY GENERAL →

LABOUR IS THE PARTY OF OPPORTUNITY, BURTON TELLS MACGILL

20 July 2015

 Speech by Joan Burton TD Leader of the Labour Party, Minister for Social Protection Speaking at the MacGill Summer School, Glenties, Co Donegal   I’ll start tonight with a confession. When I was a commerce student in UCD, I would sometimes skip dreary business classes to sit in the English Lit classes next door. The … Continue reading Labour is the party of opportunity, Burton tells MacGill →

WE’RE PERFECTLY PLACED TO DELIVER A DECADE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OUR PEOPLE

16 July 2015

 Remarks at the National Economic Dialogue, Opening Plenary Session: “The Landscape for Budget 2016” Good morning and welcome. I’m delighted to see people here this morning from such a wide variety of backgrounds. I’d also like to welcome the people watching at home. Today is about a new way forward. A new way forward that … Continue reading WE’RE PERFECTLY PLACED TO DELIVER A DECADE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OUR PEOPLE →

WE HAVE WORK TO DO TO HELP MAKE THIS HAPPEN

17 April 2015

Speaking at the Marriage Equality Forum in Cork “Friends, It is a great pleasure to be back in Cork and to welcome you all to this debate on the marriage equality referendum. In particular, I want to welcome our guests who have agreed to speak here this evening. Valerie has inspired and impressed us in her winning … Continue reading WE HAVE WORK TO DO TO HELP MAKE THIS HAPPEN →

BURTON COMMENDS CHILDREN AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP BILL 2014 TO THE DAIL

25 February 2015

A Cheann Comhairle, This is a fine piece of reforming legislation and as Tánaiste and Leader of the Labour Party I have no hesitation in commending it to the House. As an independent State our record in Ireland in dealing with children, and in using the law to protect and enhance the lives and the … Continue reading BURTON COMMENDS CHILDREN AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP BILL 2014 TO THE DAIL →