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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is the complete antithesis of what should be happening in maternity care. Continuity of care should not be the first casualty of cutbacks. We need more continuity and more on the Domino scheme not less. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
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Fears for future of midwifery-led service in Cork
Changes to Cork University Maternity Hospital’s (CUMH) Domino service have been shared with expectant mothers at appointments this week
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
A packed house here in the Helix at the National Assembly for the #BeforeWeDie campaign. Less respite now in some areas Residential waiting lists growing longer And no plan to afford families certainty.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is an appalling assault. Wishing Michael Healy Rae a swift recovery. A horrible reminder of the aggressiveness that is out there. TD Michael Healy-Rae assaulted in his car while driving through Dublin jrnl.ie/7164701
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TD Michael Healy-Rae assaulted in his car while driving through Dublin
Gardaí confirmed the incident occurred shortly after 4pm on Cork Street in Dublin.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is absolutely horrifying Minister is told last December at least 8 paramedics have sexual assault convictions. That pleas have been made since 2021 for legislation And no response? Let’s recall here paramedics deal with people in their most vulnerable state. www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
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'Risk to public': Paramedics regulator unable to remove criminals
Correspondence obtained by RTÉ Prime Time shows Ireland's emergency care regulator repeatedly warned health ministers about risks to the public due to gaps in its powers.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There is something seriously wrong at the top of National Ambulance Service that this shocking mysogny is allowed continue It is 2years since staff were told of leaked recordings The NAS says publicly those investigations are concluded They are not And now this today? www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
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Over 30 women allege harassment and misogyny in ambulance service
More than 30 women have told Prime Time they experienced sexual harassment, misogyny, bullying or intimidation while working in the National Ambulance Service.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Potential scale of industrial action across our health system is unprecedented INMO,FORSA & SIPTU have all voted overwhelmingly for industrial action FÓRSA has already set a date Government are treating workers with contempt.Workers need a deal, patients need certainty www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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INMO members vote in favour of industrial action
Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
835,000 people in poverty after housing costs are factored in, in 2024. Heading for a million people. A big chunk of those people are working and get little or no targeted supports. The biggest rise is in lone parents- almost half now living in poverty And almost 40% of private market renters
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Rise in number of children living below poverty line
Economic and Social Research Institute finds levels of child poverty higher when housing costs factored in
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
What a summer for Irish women athletes! 🏅Kate O’ Connor, 🥈Rhashidat Adeleke in the Euro championships And now🏅🏅in World Rowing championships for Zoe Hyde & Mags Cremin. Huge 👏👏 Rowing Ireland www.rte.ie/sport/rowing...
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Hyde and Cremen take gold at World Rowing Championships
Ireland's Margaret Cremen and Zou Hyde claimed a superb World Rowing Championships gold in the women's double sculls final in Amsterdam on Friday evening.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Waiting for something bad to happen in an under-resourced hospital is an appalling patient safety strategy from Gov. That was the Minister’s response to CUH on Morning Ireland. We need honest conversation on patient demand- not the bizarre knee jerk responses that we have seen all summer
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
“Just keep showing up” What an incredibly inspirational two nights for Irish Sport. Thank you Mark English, Rhasidat Afeleke, Ellen Walsh and Mona MacSharry for making our heart soar with pride 🇮🇪 Glued to the phone at the side of a mountain here! #irishAthletics
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
And we wonder how our public finances are being spent… Spending money to conceal how money is being spent 🤔
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
SF and FG what is going on? Your TD’s and Senators supported the Joint Oireachtas ctte on drug policy reform And at council level, you vote with Malachy Steenson? This morning at DCC Central Area Committee, they voted with Steenson's motion to REJECT Oireachtas Drugs Committee report
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The targeting of a place of prayer is shameful. This is not the Dublin we want. Thankfully no one was injured in the suspected arson attack on the Al-Madinah prayer hall on Talbot street. But they could have been. Burning people out of places never solved anything
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
At last! 5 long years since Labour bill started in the Seanad, passed all stages and moved to the Dáil. Thinking of all those women over the years who had to suffer on the double with no access to compassionate leave. www.independent.ie/irish-news/w...
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Women who miscarry or have abortion will get paid leave under new plan being considered by coalition
Government moves to introduce new law after Northern Ireland and Malta brought in similar measures
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
What a knee jerk, anti evidence, disingenuous response👇 161 recommendations, 134 pages, hundreds of hours of committee hearings & yet Minister dismisses key recommendation just a day after publication And mischaracterises depenalisation as legalisation www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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No plans to decriminalise possession of drugs - minister
The Minister with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy has said there are no plans to decriminalise possession of all drugs - contrary to the recommendation of an Oireachtas committee.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
So relieved! Ending the three day rule is about giving greater dignity and compassion to women wanting to access a termination. It is vital now that there is speedy passage of this bill through the Dáil & Seanad. There should be no delay. jrnl.ie/7073588
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Dáil votes to remove three-day wait for women seeking abortion
The Sinn Féin bill has united both government and opposition TDs on what has historically been a divisive topic.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The “three day wait rule” It is degrading and demeaning to women seeking a termination. Very glad to support the SF bill But it’s also a case of cherry picking from the Marie O’ Shea report. The 28 days for FFA, the criminalisation of doctors- these also require legislative change.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Over 300 people turned out for our public meeting this evening. The frustration is palpable. People want a say in how waste in managed in their communities Read 👇on what we need to see happen www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-...
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Bin bag backlash continues with public meeting in Dublin suburb
A public meeting led by Marie Sherlock TD discussing Dublin City Council's bin bag ban in Stoneybatter is taking place tonight in Scout Hall
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Public hospital facilities should be for publicly provided maternity care No ifs or buts Yet in all the drama this week, we’re seeing no discussion about what real “choice” is And how maternity services are not properly resourced www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/...
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Rotunda Hospital’s clash with Coalition over private maternity care deepens
Hospital refuses to back down on decision allowing public-only consultants to offer private care on-site
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This has taken many years to achieve. Huge credit to SIPTU & to Unite for this breakthrough No paramedic wanted to go on strike but it proved crucial in getting the necessary outcome. @siptu.bsky.social SIPTU outlines 'major breakthrough' in ambulance dispute www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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SIPTU outlines 'major breakthrough' in ambulance dispute
SIPTU is to recommend that its members accept Labour Court proposals aimed at resolving a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
What is the world coming to? Gerard Hutch wants to turn us into a police state and bring back internment And Ray McAdam is trying convince us he secured something new that actually got planning permission two years ago Less of the bravado please and more honesty in Irish politics
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Lads where are your manners? First up: John Stephen’s posterers turn Ruth’s around Then Ray McAdam’s gang come and obnoxiously shove the other two up the pole. Not cool. @fiannafailparty.bsky.social @finegael.bsky.social
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Connecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
The Tolka Valley Dawn Chorus takes place again this year. Meet 5am on Sunday 3rd May at the pitch and putt course on the Ballyboggan Rd that runs alongside a Tolka Valley Park. We’ll have tea/coffee at the end of the walk near the ponds. Photos from last year 👇 @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Taoiseach’s innuendo about homelessness in Dublin is outrageous. On Monday, I met the wife of a non Irish born Dublin Bus driver-they live with their kids in homeless accommodation on Gardiner St I met a non Irish born customs officer facing homelessness These are real people with real jobs
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Hello @rte.ie We’ve had a week now of the new jingles and the jury here of my 11,9 and 6 year olds strongly recommend that you send the @sundaymiscellany.bsky.social and @johncreedon.bsky.social music to the news or to Oliver Callan @rteradio1.bsky.social And we want the old jingles back!
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Dear god This was the same Minister who wanted to punish ALL LoI clubs because of bad behaviour in one match And then questioned the independence of national broadcaster because he didn’t like the coverage Less petulance & more hard work Minister O’ Donavan www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Ivana Bacik would not have made Viktor Orbán jibe ‘if I was a woman’, says Patrick O’Donovan
Labour leader had criticised Minister over his comments on media coverage of fuel protest
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Labour Party @labour.ie · 12/04/2026
Package to buy off sectoral interests sees little comfort for working people – @gednashtd.bsky.social “Where is the targeted energy supports for working families? Where is the renewed mandate to work from home to help manage commuting costs? labour.ie/news/2026/04...
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Package to buy off sectoral interests sees little comfort for working people - Nash - The Labour Party
Package to buy off sectoral interests sees little comfort for working people - Nash - The Labour PartyLabour’s Finance spokesperson Ged Nash said that the updated package of measures which is “designe...
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I cycled through town this morning & spoke to protesters There are fellas there with genuine concerns But there are also lads with other agendas, intent on making trouble, one started shouting Labour scum before I even opened my mouth! Reality -lots of people are badly affected by fuel crisis
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Ivana Bacik @ivanabacik.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
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Labour calls for urgent action from Government today to address energy cost crisis - The Labour Party
Labour calls for urgent action from Government today to address energy cost crisis - The Labour PartySpeaking today following the announcement late last night that a two week ceasefire had been agreed...
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
This is incredibly disappointing. Government need to make clear that there will be someone with firm hold of the reins on this vitally important project. Sean Sweeney did immense work to drive Metrolink on but it must not stall now www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
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Metrolink’s €550k boss Seán Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project
METROLINK Programme Director Seán Sweeney is stepping down from his role overseeing the country’s biggest construction project.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
My heart goes out to the family of the young man who died on O’ Connell St This is a deeply distressing tragedy involving a cement truck & escooter Something like this sends a shiver down the spine of many of us who cycle & scoot every day Solidarity to the Gardaí & everyone else who responded
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This has descended into a farce. On March 13th BAM told the Minister April 30th was the date for substantial completion of new National children’s hospital Then six working days later, they say it’s not And the State has been rendered powerless to act. It is outrageous www.rte.ie/news/health/...
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Children's hospital completion date missed for 18th time
The Oireachtas Committee on Health has been told that BAM has said it will not meet its 18th substantial completion date of 30 April for the new National Children's Hospital.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Yet another death. It’s soul destroying to think a life may have been saved if there was earlier intervention. My heartfelt sympathies to the Maher family. Chloe’s family deserve answers. Families who are on the waiting list for scoliosis surgery deserve answers.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Once again @johncreedon.bsky.social reminds us what a national treasure he is. Thank you for the gorgeous programme remembering the legend that was Dolores Keane. Her raw lilt was magnetic. A huge loss to music in Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This is our world today👇 Solidarity Cllr John Maher The AI generated lies are despicable - this is what public reps trying to do good are up against. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
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'Cowardly AI-generated' false news about Cork asylum seeker centre condemned
It has taken the form of digitally altered council documents circulated around northside WhatsApp groups around people seeking asylum
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
This is a nightmare for Connaught street and Phibsborough This is what a deeply flawed dysfunctional approach by local gov to dereliction looks like Well over two decades of vacancy and 17 years since these houses first went on the derelict site register They can’t be just left there to crumble
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Good to see Gov finally concede their relocation policy was a real obstacle to the Rotunda’s plans They could have avoided the mess by listening to the hospital last year I raised all of this with the Taoiseach @ 3:30pm today! 🤞Rotunda’s plan now go smoothly www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/...
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Plans to move Rotunda maternity hospital to Connolly in Blanchardstown abandoned
Maternity hospital will instead apply for permission for extension at current Dublin city centre site
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This is crazy- there’s a cut to HSE capital plan this year Rising population, more complexity of care & yet less money going into hospital beds, equipment and IT Dept of Health’s own bed plan says it needs to build 2,900 by 2031 But plans only 143 new beds this year 🙄 labour.ie/news/2026/02...
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Cut in funding to HSE capital plan shows Government is not serious about building health service capacity - The Labour Party
Cut in funding to HSE capital plan shows Government is not serious about building health service capacity - The Labour Party Stagnant funding and ambition in HSE capital plan with a €14 million cut in...
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Join on International Women's Day and take a stand for the future of maternity care ♀️✊🏻 The future of the Rotunda belongs in the North Inner City. The refusal of the critical care wing is an enormous setback & must go ahead. The world's oldest maternity hospital must remain in the heart of Dublin.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Huge credit to Gavin Godfrey speaking so powerfully today about his CAMHS North Kerry experience on @rteradio1.bsky.social with Cormac HEadhra. If there is a State apology, it has to mean something Review started in 2022 yet there’s still no full time perm psychiatrist on the ground in North Kerry
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
“She lost everything” Harrowing listening to @paschalsheehy.bsky.social interview with Mary on how her daughter lost the most precious years of her life to mistreatment by CAMHS North Kerry. On the other hand, I have GP’s telling me they won’t refer to CAMHS such is the waiting list black hole
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Very disappointed to see the Rotunda refused planning permission for its critical care wing Dublin City needs to protect our great Georgian architecture AND provide much needed services Important to say the Hospital was there first in what is now Parnell square before the houses were ever built!
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Labour Party @labour.ie · 11/02/2026
📻️ Labour's health spokesperson @mariesherlock.bsky.social will join Drivetime this evening on the latest revelations about Children's Health Ireland. 🕔️ Tune into RTÉ Radio One from 5pm.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Exporting our most vulnerable to UK & condemning mentally ill people to remand prison is unconscionable It is a state scandal & literally a matter of life or death Minister for Health needs to come to Dáil tmrw to set out immediate changes Huge credit to Conor Ryan & @rteprimetime.bsky.social
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Alarming figures released to me about wait lists in critical children's developmental services. Weeks and months matter in a child's life and yet we have tens of thousands of children being failed here. It is critical now that we ramp up training places and create additional assistant grades 👇
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Make social media platforms criminally accountable for sex abuse images that they allow to be posted. Please support Labour’s bill Sign below 👇
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I want to express my deepest condolences to the family of the individual who passed away this afternoon in this tragic incident on North Earl Street this afternoon. My thoughts are with those who were injured in this awful incident and express my sincere wishes for their recovery.
“I want to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the individual who passed away in this tragic incident on North Earl Street this afternoon. My thoughts are with those who were injured in this awful incident, their loved ones who are anxiously awaiting news, and express my sincere wishes for their recovery. I am thinking too of those who have witnessed this distressing incident.

“I want to thank sincerely and send my solidarity to the members of An Garda Síochána, Dublin Fire Brigade, the ambulance service, our local hospitals, and all first responders who responded to this incident.

“Thousands of people from all walks of life travel along this street every day to move across our city. That this street has become the scene of such a tragedy is devastating.

“I ask that people follow Dublin Fire Brigade’s request to avoid sharing images of the scene.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
We are hearing of a devastating incident involving a bus and pedestrians on North Earl street. Thinking of all those caught up in this and all those waiting for anxious news of their loved ones. Solidarity to @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social and Gardaí attending to the incident.
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Marie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
You couldn’t make this up To become trainee Garda you need to do a beep test &run an obstacle course But no background check on suitability to police our country? What if someone fails the vetting?huge waste of public money jrnl.ie/6940130
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Garda recruits unable to enter force due to delays with garda vetting, Justice Committee hears
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy said the situation is “unbelievable”.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 28/01/2026
Scramblers and E-Scooters: Labour's Marie Sherlock says the Government has dragged its heels on this issue for too long, leaving Gardaí without the tools they need to tackle it. jrnl.ie/6940044
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Scramblers and E-Scooters: Time for radical action before another life is lost
Labour’s Marie Sherlock says the Government here has dragged its heels on this issue for too long, leaving Gardaí without the tools they need to tackle it.
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