National News
Here you can find some of the major issues I’ve been working on in national politics.
Advice to work from home must be matched by immediate Government action on tax relief for utility costs
30% tax relief announced in the Budget for remote workers must be backdated for 2021 Marked contrast in Budget this week compared with Budget 2021 where tax relief was backdated last year Government must encourage employers to step up to …
What will it take for Minister and DCC to act on Dublin Fire Brigade Concerns?
Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has called on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Dublin City Council to make an immediate start on resolving the very serious issues for Dublin Fire Brigade at the moment. Senator …
Workers need sick pay certainty
Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged government to urgently progress sick pay for all. As public health officials reiterate the importance of staying at home if people are experiencing symptoms, Senator Sherlock said the …
Basic Income Pilot is welcome, but more could have been done in Budget 2022 to promote arts, culture and the Irish language
Basic Income pilot is welcome, but the momentum behind increasing arts & culture funding has undoubtedly slowed More must be done to protect and preserve unique cultural and artistic spaces Extra investment in the Irish language again …
Confetti Budget fails to recognise of scale youth unemployment crisis
Responding to Budget 2022, Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock called out the Government for failing to even mention the enormous youth unemployment problem that exists as a result of the pandemic. With current unemployment rates …
From the plough to the stars – Government must show commitment to the Arts and arts workers as we come out of pandemic
Labour Alternative Budget would commence a pilot basic income scheme Arts Council funding to be expanded to €150m Devote €1.3 million to extend opening hours of cultural institutions Funding to help Local Authorities buy and refurbish …
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