National News
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Civic engagement needed on future access to the Phoenix Park
Reacting to the news of the re-opening of the perimeter gates to the Phoenix Park by the Office of Public Works, Senator Marie Sherlock has once again reiterated her call to the OPW to open up a process of civic …
Consultation on remote working welcome, but it is not a silver bullet for all
Labour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Senator Marie Sherlock has welcomed the public consultation process on remote working announced by …
New parents must not be forced to choose between childcare and returning to work
The Government must step up and support new parents who are being faced with an unacceptable choice between securing childcare and fully returning to work, according to Labour Spokesperson on Employment Affairs Marie Sherlock. Speaking …
Labour calls for extension of maternity leave.
Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has called on the Government to extend maternity leave for three months for women returning to work. Speaking at the handover of a petition of over 25,000 signatures to extend maternity leave, Senator Marie …
Government failing families with no childcare plan as economy re-opens
No worker must lose their job Labour calls for joint WRC and Government guidance for workers Responding to Minister Harris’s comments today that families will have to secure a “dig out” for getting childcare, Senator Marie Sherlock …
No excuse now for inaction on discrimination of women workers
Labour Party Senator, Marie Sherlock, has said there is no excuse for Government inaction on addressing issues around the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme for women returning from maternity leave. This comes as the Irish Human Rights and …
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