National News
Here you can find some of the major issues I’ve been working on in national politics.
National Childcare Scheme is excluding the most vulnerable children in our country
Yesterday evening, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock co-hosted a meeting with early years services from right across the country, along with Labour spokesperson on Children Senator Ivana Bacik. Speaking after the meeting, Senator Sherlock …
Labour backs call for 100% redress for MICA homes
The Labour Party backed the campaign for 100% redress for those impacted by Mica in Donegal and the North West, and speaking in the Seanad, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock pledged support saying: “The Mica crisis in Inishowen and …
Sick pay proposals are here - at last - but concerns remain for low-paid workers
Labour’s employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has said that the memo from cabinet, while late, is welcome - but expressed serious concern over the impact of the Government’s sick leave proposals on low-paid and younger …
Foot dragging on Sick Pay for All unacceptable
Labour employment affairs spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has urged the Tánaiste and Minister for Business to stop foot dragging and implement sick pay for all. Nine months after Labour published a bill to put sick pay on a statutory …
Workers’ rights cannot be the price paid for flexibility
Labour Bill would address the power imbalance between workers and app platforms. Brings our employment code up to date and stamps out bogus self-employment. Allows access to information about the algorithms that decide their pay and …
Basic Income Scheme for the arts welcome but time is of the essence
Speaking in response to the announcement of the National Economic Recovery Plan, Labour Party Arts Spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock said: “We welcome the confirmation from Minister Catherine Martin that Government will fund a basic …
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