National News
Here you can find some of the major issues I’ve been working on in national politics.
Welcome boost to arts space in Dublin but philanthropy must not be linchpin to arts recovery in the city
Labour Arts spokesperson Marie Sherlock welcomed the funding announcement by Dublin City Council, Department of Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Sport and Media and an unknown philanthropist of a combined €9m to develop 60 badly needed artist …
Statement from Senator Marie Sherlock on retained firefighters
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged meaningful engagement from Government with retained firefighters in the Labour Court to avoid an all out strike on Tuesday. Senator Sherlock said: “It’s welcome news that …
Outrageous that hundreds of health workers are still awaiting pandemic bonus
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has branded it as shameful that many cleaners, catering, security and other staff in public hospitals have yet to receive their pandemic bonus payment. Senator Sherlock said: “The …
EU move to ban unpaid internships a step in the right direction
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has welcomed the vote by the European Parliament to ban unpaid internships. Senator Sherlock said: “The vote in the European Parliament to ban unpaid internships casts a light on the …
Labour supports retained firefighters industrial action
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it is appalling that retained firefighters have been forced into strike action today to ensure a safer service in their community. Senator Sherlock said: “On behalf of the Labour …
Real wage reductions remain serious issue for workers
Historically low unemployment rate must not dupe Government into false assurances about working conditions. Labour Party spokesperson on Workers’ Rights Marie Sherlock has said news today that Ireland has recorded the lowest ever level …
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