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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 …
Latest threat of waste price hike exposes dysfunction of existing system
Responding to latest threats of a price hike by private bin collection companies, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said this latest threat is a reflection of the dysfunction of the waste management systerm in this country. Senator Sherlock …
Labour motion on reform of waste management system passed in the Seanad.
Sherlock welcomes Minister Smith’s commitment to bringing forward proposals to bring in competition for the waste collection market. Labour’s Senator Marie Sherlock has this evening welcomed the cross party support Labour’s senators …
Time for overhaul of unfair dismissals legislation in Ireland
Labour marks 10th Anniversary of the opening of Rosie Hackett Bridge In order to break down barriers to trade union access in Ireland, overhaul of Unfair Dismissals Act and other legislation is necessary. Clear need to penalise egregious …
12 months on from Govt commitment to improving apprentice pay - silence from Govt
No sign of the promised amendments to apprentice pay in the Construction Safety Licensing Bill. Stalled in the Dáil since June 27th last year. No sign of Government commissioned research into apprentice pay. All the while, construction …
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