National News
Here you can find some of the major issues I’ve been working on in national politics.
Labour demand for €200 monthly cap on childcare fees
Labour is supporting the National Women’s Council of Ireland’s day of action for Public Childcare Attending the National Women's Council of Ireland's Day of Action for public childcare, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said the time has …
Women workers earning almost a quarter less than men - Govt must act on this with action on childcare and child welfare payments in Budget 2024
On International Equal Day of Pay, Labour Party Worker’s Rights Spokesperson Marie Sherlock highlighted that women workers in Ireland on average earn 23% less compared with men per week. Senator Sherlock said: “This is an enormous …
Shameful conditions of content moderators must be regulated
Government must enact robust legislation to protect these workers Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock welcomed the news that the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the State Claims Agency (SCA) has stepped up and issued …
Minister and LGMA must act to resolve Local Authority worker dispute
Sherlock writes to Minister O’Brien asking him to intervene to resolve industrial dispute. With industrial action by Forsa staff members in local authorities across the country due to begin tomorrow, Monday 11th September, Labour …
Government’s new North Inner City Plan shows no evidence for resourcing
North Inner City’s Community Safety Partnership Plan highlights many of the conditions needed for safer communities No reference to Government resourcing calls implementation into question Senator Marie Sherlock, Labour …
Extra Garda hours and deployment of new recruits vital to improving feeling of safety in Dublin city
Government focus must be on tackling causes of thuggery on our streets Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said: “Extending the Garda overtime budget and bringing 48 new recruits into the inner city is welcome but the reality is that in the …
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