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Fine Gael base instincts on show in going after very sick workers in order to “help” businesses
Crass attempt by Fine Gael to address real business concerns doesn’t even mention the very serious issues of overdue warehoused tax debts Targeting the pay of low and middle income workers Responding to Taoiseach in waiting Simon Harris …
Good Friday must become a permanent Public Holiday for all workers
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged Government to end the discretionary treatment of Good Friday by introducing it as a permanent public holiday for all workers. Senator Sherlock said: “The situation as it …
Government must not delay transposition of EU Directive on Platform Work
Gross exploitation and the deprivation of basic working conditions are at stake Labour spokesperson on workers' rights Marie Sherlock has welcomed the approval of the new EU Directive on Platform Work. Senator Sherlock said: “I’m …
Right to request remote working represents a right to refuse
Code of practice on remote and flexible working arrangements is major missed opportunity. Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the publication of the Code of Practice on the Right to Request Flexible Work and Remote …
Dereliction of duty towards RTÉ by Minister for Media
Government needs to get a grip of ensuing crisis. Labour media spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has reiterated her calls to Government to appoint a new Minister for Media following the publication of a statement by former RTÉ Board …
On the 125th anniversary of Dublin Fire Brigade's ambulance service, serious recruitment, risk assessment and equipment issues must be addressed.
Recruitment shortfall means that for 27 days in the past three months, fire trucks could not be deployed if needed Four years after Metro hotel fire, no progress on the long promised fire intelligence survey of the city Labour Senator …
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