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Workers can't be forgotten as nightlife fully re-opens

22 October 2021

Speaking on the day that nightlife finally re-opens on a mass scale, Labour’s Arts and Culture spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock wished all revellers, owners and workers in night clubs, bars and restaurants well. However, she …

Confirmation of high levels of harassment and bullying in the Arts sector requires urgent and comprehensive Government response

21 October 2021

Labour arts and culture spokesperson Marie Sherlock said that research published today confirms concerns about widespread harassment and bullying in the Arts sector. Commenting on the Speak Up report commissioned by the Irish Theatre …

Advice to work from home must be matched by immediate Government action on tax relief for utility costs

16 October 2021

30% tax relief announced in the Budget for remote workers must be backdated for 2021 Marked contrast in Budget this week compared with Budget 2021 where tax relief was backdated last year Government must encourage employers to step up to …

What will it take for Minister and DCC to act on Dublin Fire Brigade Concerns?

15 October 2021

Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has called on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Dublin City Council to make an immediate start on resolving the very serious issues for Dublin Fire Brigade at the moment. Senator …

Workers need sick pay certainty

14 October 2021

Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged government to urgently progress sick pay for all. As public health officials reiterate the importance of staying at home if people are experiencing symptoms, Senator Sherlock said the …

Basic Income Pilot is welcome, but more could have been done in Budget 2022 to promote arts, culture and the Irish language