Press Archive
More needs to be done to promote positive mental health
Wed Jun 22, 2016 - 01:39 pm
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy McEntee, to the House and congratulate her on her appointment. She is passionate about this area of work. Her passion and commitment...Government must outline plans to combat imposed ‘flexible’ working hours
Fri Jun 17, 2016 - 03:59 pm
I welcome today’s publication of TASC research showing that ‘flexibility’ is being imposed by employers on more and more workers, across a range of different industry sectors. The research comp...Duffy-Walsh proposals must be implemented urgently
Sun Jun 12, 2016 - 02:09 pm
One year on from the scandalous overnight closure of Clery’s, Senator Ged Nash has called on the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation to urgently implement the proposals contained in the D...Major win for workers under Labour’s 2015 collective bargaining act
Tue Jun 7, 2016 - 03:33 pm
First case under Industrial Relations Act yields positive results for food processing workers Labour Senator Ged Nash has welcomed a binding Labour Court recommendation issued last Friday (3rd June) ...As govt hauled before ILO, ban on collective bargaining for freelancers must go
Fri Jun 3, 2016 - 01:07 pm
Former Minister for Employment, and Labour Party Senator Ged Nash has said the effective ban on collective bargaining for freelance workers must be ended by the new government.He explained, "Two signi...Nash welcomes resumption of Tesco talks
Wed May 25, 2016 - 08:53 pm
I welcome the fact that the planned strike action at Tesco stores tomorrow has been deferred as both parties involved in the dispute have agreed to return to the Workplace Relations Commission for fur...Nash welcomes further drop in unemployment rates
Tue May 24, 2016 - 05:40 pm
“Decent work agenda almost entirely absent from Programme for Government” Labour Senator Ged Nash has welcomed revised CSO figures released today which have shown a further drop in unemployment ra...IBEC’s position on Clerys review a direct challenge to new government
Thu May 12, 2016 - 01:03 pm
IBEC SHOULD BE CONDEMNING THE ACTIONS OF THOSE WHO CLOSED DOWN CLERYS, NOT THE MOVES TO PUNISH THEM AND PROTECT WORKERS Labour Party Senator Ged Nash has hit out at comments by employers’ body IB...This government has abandoned low paid workers
Wed May 11, 2016 - 05:48 pm
Labour Party Senator Ged Nash has said the government has abandoned low paid workers by not supporting a living wage.Senator Nash commented: “I am disappointed but not surprised that there are no pl...Nash welcomes lowest unemployment figures in 7 years
Tue Feb 23, 2016 - 12:23 pm
Minister Nash has welcomed the latest figures from the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) which shows that the unemployment rate is now at 8.9% -its lowest level in seven years.The CSO figure...THE 'NIGHTMARE SCENARIO' SINN FEIN WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT - NASH
Mon Feb 22, 2016 - 03:38 pm
The Sinn Féin Deputy Leader, Mary Lou McDonald has described the prospect of a Fine Gael Fianna Fail Government as a 'nightmare scenario'.But it is a 'nightmare scenario' that Sinn Fein are prepared ...ONLY LABOUR WILL INVEST IN SERVICES THAT FAMILIES NEED - NASH
Sat Feb 20, 2016 - 11:45 am
Speaking at the launch of 'Standing Up for Public Services: I would like you to welcome you to the launch of “Standing up for Public Services.” This is Labour’s plan to invest in the services ...Gerry Adams should retreat to holiday home following RTE car crash
Thu Feb 18, 2016 - 11:49 am
Gerry Adams' embarrassing performance on a major national interview broadcast this morning should make Irish people relieved that he and his party are not offering themselves for government.Over the c...Nash welcomes SIPTU call to back Labour
Wed Feb 17, 2016 - 02:44 pm
Minister Ged Nash has welcomed the decision of the SIPTU National Executive Council to call on voters to back Labour in the election to ensure a balanced government.The Minister for Business & Emp...Only Labour in government guarantees fairness and decency for workers
Thu Feb 11, 2016 - 05:05 pm
Speaking at the Trade Union Council of the Isles Annual Dinner, Mansion House, Dublin, Thursday 11th February 2016 Good evening, Lord Mayor, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you to Patricia and ICTU ...