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Developing construction workforce priority in Labour’s Alternative Budget
Labour’s Alternative Budget commits to: Pay apprentices at least the minimum wage and abolish apprenticeship fees; Support training using the National Training Fund surplus; Stamp out bogus self-employment and protect the construction …
Time for Overhaul of Waste Management System in Dublin
Growing frustration among residents groups about waste failure in the city. We need re-municipalisation and a single waste operator for Dublin. Following on from a public meeting on Dublin’s waste management problem, Labour’s Senator …
Labour demands urgent action on public childcare
We need affordable, accessible childcare for all Labour supports the National Women’s Council’s call for a public childcare system Labour’s Senator Marie Sherlock has called for a public, universal early childhood education and care …
Sherlock condemns Taoiseach for his broken promises on apprentices’ pay
Labour Senator and spokesperson on workers’ rights, Marie Sherlock, has sharply criticised Taoiseach Simon Harris for failing to ensure apprentices are paid a fair wage that will encourage more people to take up the trades and ensure we …
Culture can’t compete with capitalism – Sherlock
Labour to host public meeting on saving and growing artists’ spaces and venues in the Gallery at the Complex at 7pm this evening Labour Party Arts spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the time has come for an urgent and comprehensive …
Why do bin firms have Government over a barrel in demanding additional subsidies
Responding to the latest reports by the Irish Independent about the demands bin collectors have made of Government, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said there are very serious questions for Government. Senator Sherlock said: “We see the …
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