National News
Here you can find some of the major issues I’ve been working on in national politics.
All survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions must have access to redress
Labour Senators Marie Sherlock and Annie Hoey said anyone who spent any length of time in a Mother and Baby Institution must have access to the redress scheme. Speaking in advance of a screening of Pray For Us Sinners in Leinster House, …
Halve asylum seeker waiting times for work
Labour Party Senator and Workers' Rights Spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said Government must move to halve the waiting times to work for those seeking international protection in Ireland. Senator Sherlock said: “Asylum seekers and …
Moves on apprentice pay overdue - Government must support Labour bill to ensure apprentices are paid the minimum wage
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock welcomed reports that Minister Harris is seeking to address the issues of apprentice pay particularly for the construction trades. Senator Sherlock said that the rate needs to be set at …
Stoneybatter loses 105 pre-school places in 12 months due to Government failure
Reacting to the news that Stoneybatter is to lose 44 pre-school places, after the loss of 61 places in the same area last year, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said it is an appalling example of a lack of joined up thinking in Government. …
My submission to the Constituency Review May 2023
To whom this may concern, I wish to make the following observations to the Constituency Boundary review with regard to the Dublin Central …
Apprenticeships key to unlocking housing crisis solutions – they must receive fair pay
Labour Party publish bill to provide minimum wage for all workers Calls for scaling up of short-term construction skills courses The Labour Party today (Wednesday, May 4th) will introduce a bill which, if enacted, would provide the …
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