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Government must not delay transposition of EU Directive on Platform Work
Gross exploitation and the deprivation of basic working conditions are at stake Labour spokesperson on workers' rights Marie Sherlock has welcomed the approval of the new EU Directive on Platform Work. Senator Sherlock said: “I’m …
Right to request remote working represents a right to refuse
Code of practice on remote and flexible working arrangements is major missed opportunity. Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the publication of the Code of Practice on the Right to Request Flexible Work and Remote …
Dereliction of duty towards RTÉ by Minister for Media
Government needs to get a grip of ensuing crisis. Labour media spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has reiterated her calls to Government to appoint a new Minister for Media following the publication of a statement by former RTÉ Board …
On the 125th anniversary of Dublin Fire Brigade's ambulance service, serious recruitment, risk assessment and equipment issues must be addressed.
Recruitment shortfall means that for 27 days in the past three months, fire trucks could not be deployed if needed Four years after Metro hotel fire, no progress on the long promised fire intelligence survey of the city Labour Senator …
Media minister must go
Bail out after bail out and Martin failed to ask basic questions Taoiseach and Tanaiste must reflect on why RTÉ continues to dominate the headlines Department must publish note from former chair regarding remuneration committee …
Catherine Martin has plunged RTÉ into an immediate existential crisis
Reacting to the resignation of the Chairperson of RTÉ, Labour media spokesperson Marie Sherlock said: “Minister Martin effectively summarily dismissed the Chair of RTÉ live on air last night. "In what has been a devastating number of …
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