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Here you can find some of the major issues I’ve been working on in national politics and in my role as Labour Spokesperson on Health
Tips Bill well intentioned but spotlight must go on Government's failure to actually deliver
Responding to the latest proposal from government on worker's rights, Labour spokesperson on Employmemt Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock said that while the tips proposal is well intentioned, the announcment today is another in a long list …
Workers can't be forgotten as nightlife fully re-opens
Speaking on the day that nightlife finally re-opens on a mass scale, Labour’s Arts and Culture spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock wished all revellers, owners and workers in night clubs, bars and restaurants well. However, she …
Confirmation of high levels of harassment and bullying in the Arts sector requires urgent and comprehensive Government response
Labour arts and culture spokesperson Marie Sherlock said that research published today confirms concerns about widespread harassment and bullying in the Arts sector. Commenting on the Speak Up report commissioned by the Irish Theatre …
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 …
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