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Night economy workers must be prioritised
Labour arts spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called on the Minister to outline her plans to ensure late night workers are looked after following the publication of the report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce. Any plan for the night …
Blindspot to arts and entertainment sector must end – roadmap and halt to PUP cuts needed
No ongoing justification for failure to provide roadmaps for Arts and entertainment sector. PUP cuts from 7th September will disproportionately impact workers in sectors with no reopening plan. Labour Arts spokesperson Senator Marie …
Serious staffing shortages in Dublin Fire Brigade must set off alarm bells for Government
Labour Party Senator Marie Sherlock has said that it is ‘alarming’ that ongoing recruitment failures which have led to severe staff shortages in the Dublin Fire Brigade. Speaking this morning, Sherlock said: …
Workers must be accommodated when getting vaccine
Following reports that certain shops of a large retailer are not facilitating workers’ vaccine appointments, Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock said that businesses must facilitate staff when an appointment arises. Senator …
Suspending the board of the North Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force is disproportionate and alarming
Responding to news that the Department of Health has suspended the operations of the North Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force, Senator Marie Sherlock has expressed alarm at the move and said there are serious questions on …
“Shameful” that Coláiste Mhuire school community have no answers on new school building
Labour Party Senator Marie Sherlock has branded as “shameful” the ongoing, protracted delays to the development of a new school building for bunscoil Coláiste Mhuire in Parnell Square, Dublin 1. In an exchange with Minister of State …
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