Menu
28/08/2014
Minister for Business and Employment Accused Of 'Posturing'
The Labour Minister for Business and Employment has been accused of "posturing" over calls for pay rises for low and middle income families.
Making the accusation, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said: "Measures such as the Universal Social Charge, Water Charges and the Property Tax are making it impossible for many Irish people to cope and forcing them abroad.
"In many cases we are losing our best and our brightest.
"We must also be conscious of those who cannot afford to leave and are existing in desperate circumstances.
"The growing problem of Ireland’s working poor needs action rather than press statements. While we have had some posturing by Labour TDs, including Ged Nash’s call for pay increases for low and middle income earners, we have had no positive action from government.
"The reality is that the Labour Party has failed to stand up for working people in government and has simply acted as a rubber stamp for Fine Gael’s austerity policies."
(MH)
Making the accusation, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said: "Measures such as the Universal Social Charge, Water Charges and the Property Tax are making it impossible for many Irish people to cope and forcing them abroad.
"In many cases we are losing our best and our brightest.
"We must also be conscious of those who cannot afford to leave and are existing in desperate circumstances.
"The growing problem of Ireland’s working poor needs action rather than press statements. While we have had some posturing by Labour TDs, including Ged Nash’s call for pay increases for low and middle income earners, we have had no positive action from government.
"The reality is that the Labour Party has failed to stand up for working people in government and has simply acted as a rubber stamp for Fine Gael’s austerity policies."
(MH)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 April 2024
Executive Urged To Take Action For Victims And Survivors
Victims and survivors of the Troubles are at risk of being left behind without urgent action from the Executive Office. The Alliance Party has raised the issue following what it described as a "constructive meeting" with the Victims and Survivors Service.
Executive Urged To Take Action For Victims And Survivors
Victims and survivors of the Troubles are at risk of being left behind without urgent action from the Executive Office. The Alliance Party has raised the issue following what it described as a "constructive meeting" with the Victims and Survivors Service.
08 April 2009
Levies To Be Permanent Says Lenihan
The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has said on national radio that the doubled income levies are to be made permanent taxes. Speaking on RTÉ's Today programme this afternoon, Mr Lenigan said the 2%, 4%, and 6% levies on lower, middle and higher earners would be fully integrated into the PAYE system by next December's budget.
Levies To Be Permanent Says Lenihan
The Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has said on national radio that the doubled income levies are to be made permanent taxes. Speaking on RTÉ's Today programme this afternoon, Mr Lenigan said the 2%, 4%, and 6% levies on lower, middle and higher earners would be fully integrated into the PAYE system by next December's budget.
14 March 2024
Alliance Calls For Action To Protect Young People Online
The Alliance Party has called for action to help young people faced with blackmail or similar situations online.
Alliance Calls For Action To Protect Young People Online
The Alliance Party has called for action to help young people faced with blackmail or similar situations online.
14 March 2024
Working Families Urged To Explore Childcare Savings Ahead Of Holidays
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has called on working families who have yet to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare to find out how they could save money on their childcare costs in time for the school holidays.
Working Families Urged To Explore Childcare Savings Ahead Of Holidays
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has called on working families who have yet to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare to find out how they could save money on their childcare costs in time for the school holidays.
03 June 2015
Former Labour Leader Not Seeking Election Nomination
Former Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has announced he is not seeking a nomination as a candidate for the next General Election. In a statement Mr Gilmore said: "It has been an honour to represent the people of Dun Laoghaire for the past 30 years and I am also informing members of the Labour Party, in my constituency of my decision.
Former Labour Leader Not Seeking Election Nomination
Former Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has announced he is not seeking a nomination as a candidate for the next General Election. In a statement Mr Gilmore said: "It has been an honour to represent the people of Dun Laoghaire for the past 30 years and I am also informing members of the Labour Party, in my constituency of my decision.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains mainly dry overnight with a touch of frost or fog patches possible in places. However, cloud is expected to increase towards dawn with the odd light shower. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
