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Withdrawing pandemic supports can’t be at the expense of women and younger workers
Speaking after the release of ESRI research on the impact of Covid-19 income supports on the Irish welfare system, Labour Party spokesperson on employment affairs Senator Marie Sherlock said that the Government must ensure that the …
Govt must stop fobbing off women’s healthcare issues – Rotunda needs full funding
Labour employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock said it is simply unacceptable that the Rotunda hospital did not receive the full funding it sought last year to update equipment. Praising the care provided by the staff at the …
National Childcare Scheme is excluding the most vulnerable children in our country
Yesterday evening, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock co-hosted a meeting with early years services from right across the country, along with Labour spokesperson on Children Senator Ivana Bacik. Speaking after the meeting, Senator Sherlock …
Labour backs call for 100% redress for MICA homes
The Labour Party backed the campaign for 100% redress for those impacted by Mica in Donegal and the North West, and speaking in the Seanad, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock pledged support saying: “The Mica crisis in Inishowen and …
Sick pay proposals are here - at last - but concerns remain for low-paid workers
Labour’s employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has said that the memo from cabinet, while late, is welcome - but expressed serious concern over the impact of the Government’s sick leave proposals on low-paid and younger …
Foot dragging on Sick Pay for All unacceptable
Labour employment affairs spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has urged the Tánaiste and Minister for Business to stop foot dragging and implement sick pay for all. Nine months after Labour published a bill to put sick pay on a statutory …
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