National News
Here you can find some of the major issues I’ve been working on in national politics.
Government must respond to continued job losses in Ireland
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has demanded government action in response to the spate of job cuts in the tech, retail and hospitality sectors. Senator Sherlock said: “It has been a very dark number of months for …
Labour calls for reduction in six month wait period for refugees seeking work
International protection applicants must be granted access to labour market within three months of arrival Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called on Government to halve the wait time for refugees seeking work …
Labour calls for end to exclusion of apprentices from minimum wage
Apprentices key to solving housing crisis No worker should be paid less than minimum wage Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has demanded an end to the exclusion of apprentices from a statutory right to be paid minimum …
Continued cuts spark worrying trend – new industrial policy framework needed
Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said continued announcements of job cuts across the tech, retail and hospitality sectors demands government action. Calling for a new national industrial policy framework that prioritise …
Minister must rein in social media giants to tackle online dissemination of fear and hate
Waiting for Online Safety Codes and the DTA Directive is too little too late Labour media spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged Media Minister Catherine Martin to compel social media giants to end the dissemination of fear and hate online …
Piecemeal approach to licensing law reform must be resisted
Change in opening hours only one part of the jigsaw in developing a safe and sustainable night time economy Labour calls for Living Wage for basic hourly rate plus overtime for night-time economy Accessible and safe public …
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