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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
Children’s needs must be at the heart of the National Childcare Scheme
Government’s decision to put work first and children second in the new National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is a fundamental misunderstanding of disadvantage, said Labour Senator Marie Sherlock. Calling for Government to make immediate …
5% Increase in recommended Living Wage reflects failure of Government to fix housing crisis
Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the 5% increase in the recommended Living Wage reflects the five wasted years of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil housing policy. Reiterating the need to ensure that work always pays, Senator …
Lack of workforce planning in Dublin Fire Brigade has real life implications
Labour Dublin Central Senator Marie Sherlock has called for an urgent review into the operations of the Dublin Fire Brigade service as staff shortages remain. Highlighting the concerns of communities and staff, Senator Sherlock said there …
Hard work deserves reward – need for new public holidays
Reiterating Labour’s call for the introduction of two new public holidays, employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it would be a no brainer for workers, families and the economy. Highlighting the changing nature of work post …
MetroLink vital for North Dublin City communities
Delays will affect communities in North Inner City, Cabra, Glasnevin, Drumcondra and Phibsborough North Dublin City communities bear brunt of congestion and air quality problems Senator Marie Sherlock has called on Government to provide a …
Key questions still remain on welcome Special Redundancy payment
Concerns for young workers and whether they’ll be discriminated against on age grounds and get less than €1860 special redundancy payment. Concern for workers who opted to move off PUP onto Back to Education Allowance in order to …
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