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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
Long overdue Maternity Leave Bill for seriously ill mothers must be enacted this week- O’Gorman must ensure it takes effect immediately
Cast iron guarantee by Green Party was not enacted at the end of 2023 Delays in commencing other legislation by Minister O’ Gorman must be not be repeated Maternity leave bill must be commenced for women before the week is out Labour …
Ireland’s Lack of Union Protections Laid Bare in Meta Dispute
Labour’s Workers’ Rights Spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has condemned the ongoing dispute between Meta and Connect Trade Union as a clear example of Ireland’s failure to adequately protect workers’ rights, particularly for …
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 …
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