Marie Sherlock
IrelandpoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Marie Sherlock is a prominent Irish politician and member of the Labour Party, currently serving as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin North-West. Known for her advocacy on social justice and public services, she has been vocal about issues related to healthcare, housing, and workers' rights. Recently, she has raised concerns regarding proposals to change Ireland's triple lock mechanism for deploying Defence Forces overseas, emphasizing the importance of maintaining Ireland's commitment to military neutrality and ensuring that any deployment aligns with UN mandates.
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Recently elected Labour Party TD for Dublin Central Marie Sherlock was among those enjoying the sunshine.
Coco steals show at Stoneybatter festival – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-21
Labour TD Marie Sherlock is bringing forward a Bill this week that would seek to force the Government to make a statement on whether or not the Rotunda will be relocated.
Coalition asked to clarify if Rotunda maternity hospital will remain in Dublin city centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Marie Sherlock (Labour) eventually surged past Gerry Hutch on transfers to take the seat.
Gerry Hutch says ‘karma’ will follow Jonathan Dowdall, former Sinn Féin cllr who testified against him – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Marie Sherlock is a Labour candidate who defeated Hutch in the last election.
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch says he plans to contest Dublin byelection – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Marie Sherlock highlighted the length of time children are waiting for critical services and called for significant action to reduce these waiting lists.
Sharp rise in children waiting a year for critical services – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-09
Marie Sherlock, Labour’s health spokeswoman, said the findings of the report call into question the Mental Health Commission.
‘Radical overhaul’ called for following mistreatment findings at Bloomfield Hospital – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
Labour health spokeswoman Marie Sherlock warned of rising hostility and attacks regarding transgender healthcare in Ireland.
Ireland worst in EU for transgender healthcare with four-year wait times, Dáil hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Marie Sherlock won the last seat in the Dublin Central constituency during the general election.
Why Cab, the Spanish police and a State watchdog cannot stop his Dáil run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29
Marie Sherlock narrowly defeated Gerry Hutch in the last general election for the fourth and final seat.
Gerry Hutch can take seat if he wins Dublin byelection due to gap in TD tax compliance law – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29Labour TD Marie Sherlock criticised the Government’s approach to investment in housing which she argued favours developers.
Long-awaited housing plan to be unveiled against backdrop of fall in new commencements – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
Labour TD Marie Sherlock expressed that climate action appears to have fallen off the political agenda for the Government.
Critics accuse Government of turning its back on climate action in Budget 2026 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09
Labour TD Marie Sherlock, who represents the area, said she was concerned about potential 'escalating traffic' throughout Glasnevin.
Train line closures to cause disruption of up to 21 months during Dublin Metrolink construction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
Labour health spokesperson Marie Sherlock warned that transparency and respect for the process will be crucial to the review.
Government commits to CHI inquiry after meeting Harvey Morrison Sherratt’s parents – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Marie Sherlock commented that the allocation for the MetroLink is not a vote of confidence for the project's progress.
Budget plan for €9.4bn public spending boost will be reconsidered if tariffs hit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-22
Marie Sherlock TD highlighted the size of the General Post Office in comparison to Croke Park.
Let’s give Dublin back its Champs-Élysées and turn the GPO into apartments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Marie Sherlock has pointed out that there are better options for additional office space elsewhere.
a terrible idea is born – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Marie Sherlock has asked the NTPF about what has happened in Beaumont hospital in relation to the use of its funding.
€100m spent on firms that use HSE facilities and staff after hours to cut waiting lists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Labour’s health spokeswoman, Marie Sherlock, asked the bodies if there were other reports of concern.
Some children who had hip surgery may not have reviews until next year, committee told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-19
Marie Sherlock stated that a common left platform is needed to oust the current government.
There’s never been a better time for a left allianceIreland· 2025-06-06
Marie Sherlock of the Labour Party expressed discomfort about the dependency on current arrangements in the health system.
Fund set up by Micheál Martin 20 years ago to cut hospital waiting lists under fresh scrutiny – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Labour Party TD Marie Sherlock recently tabled a parliamentary question regarding the issues in Labour’s Bill.
Woman who suffered six miscarriages says employers’ response ranged from empathy to pressure to return to work – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-02
Marie Sherlock is a member of the Labour party who discussed future collaboration with other left-wing parties.
Hecklers ejected from Dublin event as Bernie Sanders refuses to call Israel’s actions genocide – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26
Labour health spokeswoman Marie Sherlock said the audit paints a 'distressing picture around the lack of clinical governance'.
Answers demanded after audit highlights over 100 unnecessary hip surgeries on children – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25
Marie Sherlock described the last general election as 'an own goal' for the left parties.
Sinn Féin failed to build required bridges with left parties before last election, McDonald says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24Marie Sherlock said the committee 'needs to hear from the HSE as to the status of those reviews'.
Oireachtas health committee must hear from HSE on Portiuncula maternity services, says Opposition – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-18Labour health spokeswoman Marie Sherlock said the lack of recruitment in the area since 2020 'speaks volumes about the lack of seriousness and paralysis'.
Affirming hormone treatment poses ‘greater risk than benefit’ for increasing numbers, says gender service consultant – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-18
Marie Sherlock said the delay is 'extremely frustrating' but 'not entirely unexpected'.
Children’s hospital ‘never-ending saga’, says Opposition after completion delayed until September – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17Marie Sherlock, a Labour TD, noted that delays in the Metrolink project were not solely due to public objections.
Government to examine Metrolink cost estimates after project director predicts big overrun – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-11
Marie Sherlock of the Labour Party also posed questions about the Long Covid sick pay scheme.
Long Covid sick pay scheme for healthcare staff to be wound down – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15
Marie Sherlock said on Sunday that there is an issue with the potential for the UNSC to block peacekeeping missions.
Proposals to change triple lock potentially ‘very dangerous’ – Sinn Féin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
