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Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: -----and enforced cuts on working people far beyond any measure introduced in Ireland. It was because of the sterling work of trade unions right across Ireland in concert with the Labour Party in government that workers were protected during the past term.

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: It is notable that Sinn Féin did not use its first Private Members' business to support workers' rights and instead tried to force the redundancy of thousands of workers.

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: It is clear that while Sinn Féin talks a big game in opposition, it will not follow through on false commitments.

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: Just yesterday, I met a number of Clerys workers-----

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: Could I have my time, please, a Cheann Comhairle?

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: If the Sinn Féin Deputies would be polite enough to listen, the workers are sitting above looking down at them.

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: I will.

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: Just yesterday, I met a number of former Clerys workers. To be honest, their resolve for justice should be an inspiration to each and every Deputy in the House. It is with these workers in mind that I hope we can all agree that such a situation should never be allowed to occur again. It is in the spirit of the supposed new politics that I call on all sides of the House to engage...

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: I was interrupted.

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: I am concluding. A vote by the House in favour of this motion would be a vital first step in setting the agenda for the House and the country. I ask Deputies to support it.

Workers' Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jun 2016)

Alan Kelly: I am proud to speak on behalf of the Labour Party in supporting our motion to enhance the rights of workers and to provide greater employment protections for those in precarious and low-paid work. I welcome the former Clerys workers, including Susie McGowan, and our trade union brothers and sisters who are present as well as those from Labour Youth, including Grace Williams, who led a...

Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members] (31 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: Hear, hear.

Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members] (31 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: Well said.

Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (24 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: 31. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will deliver the target of 17,000 social housing units in 2016, as set out in the social housing output report published in January 2016, the categories under which he will deliver them, and the quantity to be delivered. [11883/16]

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: Twice.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: I put it to my colleagues in Sinn Féin that just because they keep saying Sinn Féin is the main party of Opposition does not actually mean it is true. They may keep repeating it, but we will see in future.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: I have highlighted several issues. Above all, I object to the blatant betrayal by my former colleagues of those who did their legal and civic duty and paid their water bills as well as their treasonable betrayal, along with those in Fianna Fáil, of the long-term national interest of delivering a modern water infrastructure that is fit for purpose, rather than pumping hundreds of tonnes...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: For that reason and all the other reasons I have adverted to, the Labour Party cannot support this coalition of puppetry involving Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents. Unfortunately, it is doomed to failure.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: That was incredible.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: Now we have a Government with the support of 59 Deputies, which was being negotiated literally until the very last few minutes. There is no real trust here. There is no common platform or purpose. Colleagues, we are all here to represent the public interest, so what about the public interest? Negotiating sweetheart deals around the country to stay in Government is simply not in the public...