National News
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Urgent progress on working from home supports needed
Two months since Labour launched bill to provide for right to disconnect and improved supports for workers. New Year lockdown highlights lack of progress by government. Labour bill would also require employers to provide suitable home …
North Inner City to be hardest hit by Government inaction on co-living. Serious questions about meaningfulness of co-living ban
Government needs to be honest with communities. Failure to retrospectively apply “ban” stands in mark contrast to retrospective taxing of PUP 601 co-living units within 1km radius in Phibsborough were rushed in between …
Phoenix Park Traffic Management Proposals Welcome
Bus service could be potential game changer in ensuring local and inclusive access. Responding to media reports of the OPW’s traffic management proposals for the Phoenix Park, Senator Marie Sherlock welcomed the proposals. …
Where are the supports for Working Parents in this lockdown?
Expectation of “flexibility” by employers is not enough. Clear supports and choices needed. With working parents forced again to juggle homeschooling and their work, Labour spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said it is hugely …
Increase Mobile Data Allowances to Support Disadvantaged Children Learning from Home – Sherlock
In response to the Government’s decision to close schools, Senator Marie Sherlock has called for increased data allowances to support disadvantaged children to continue learning online. Senator Sherlock said: “We need telecoms …
Government must fund broadcast of educational content during school closures
January must not be lost month for many school pupils Government needs to allocate serious resources to broadcast educational content. BBC producing content next week - RTÉ and others have critical role to play. With the prospect of …
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