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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
Serious risk to promised additional childcare places
Sherlock accuses Government of lack of urgency in delivering childcare places that were committed to in 2024. Not a penny has been granted under the Building Blocks expansion scheme in 2025. Childcare crisis is getting worse and childcare …
Serious concern now that it’ll be 2027 by the time new children’s hospital is fully open
Minister must set out the new completion date, the impacts of the delay and the consequences for cost, staffing and warranties on existing equipment. Disgraceful 16th delay to National Children’s Hospital project is another letdown for …
Minister for Health must account for her role in delaying alcohol labelling implementation
Government buckled under pressure and sacrificed public health policy in favour of alcohol industry lobbyists. Minister for Health must answer questions on her role in discussions to delay alcohol labelling. Government U-Turn shows …
Speech by Marie Sherlock TD in response to Budget 2026
Ceann Comhairle, beidh daoine ag féachaint inniu agus ag cur ceist, cá bhfuil na gealltanas ó toghachán 2024? Cá bhfuil an laghdú ar táillí cúram leanaí, nó an cuairt saor go GP? Cá bhfuil na leaba ospidéal breise agus na …
No sign of election promises in tightrope Health Budget 2026
Not clear that €1.5bn current expenditure rise will be sufficient to meet need. No extra funding earmarked for endometriosis despite investment promise in September. No sign of expanding GP care for children up to 12 years, reducing the …
Transparency must be at the heart of Scoliosis & Spina Bifida Inquiry
Labour Health Spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into scolosis and spina bifida care in Ireland. However, Deputy Sherlock warned that transparency and respect for the process will be crucial to the …
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